Madonna 'wanted for prosecution' by Russian official

[Mrluvaluva]

A Russian politician has called for Madonna to be prosecuted for promoting gay rights at her St Petersburg show this week.

Madonna made a series of statements in support of LGBT rights at Thursday (August 9)'s gig, including handing out pink bracelets and urging those in attendance to have "love and appreciation for the gay community".

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St Petersburg City leader Vitaly Milonov has apparently taken offence to Madonna's gesture and has requested that she be charged with illegal propaganda, reports RIA Novosti.

Milonov is asking city officials to fine Madonna and the St Petersburg concert's promoters. However, no charges have yet been filed.

Madonna had previously caused controversy by offering support for jailed band Pussy Riot at her Moscow show. During the show, Madonna whipped off her shirt to reveal that she'd written 'Pussy Riot' across her back.

Pussy Riot have been accused of accused of hooliganism on the grounds of religious hatred for criticising Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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Madonna's St Petersburg concert had been the subject of a terrorist threat, but the event went off without incident.

She next performs in Helsinki on Sunday (August 12).

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Lock her up! :tongue:

[InOne]

Rocco or whatever is gonna feel like a right **** dancing on stage with her in years to come, it looks ridiculous :joker:

[Mrluvaluva]

So will Thing..

[Niall]

I think her speaking out about this is pretty awesome. It beats her recent dickish behaviour anyhow.

[Saph]

Is prosecuted whe they want them to be killed? Thats a little extreme :s

[Iceman]

Is prosecuted whe they want them to be killed? Thats a little extreme :s

No. Prosecution is when they take legal action. Basically they want to arrest her for her remarks.

[Harry!]

It is expected that she will face at least a fine, Madonna was right in standing up for Gay rights. She promotes equality and tolerance and unfortunately some parts of the world do not want that to happen. The speech she gave was so full of power and shows her fearless attitude. Even dispite of violence and arrest threats.

Rocco is a very talented dancer and he should be able to have the chance to perform with his mother.