Madonna, Lady Gaga could face charges in Russia for violating visas
MOSCOW — Madonna and Lady Gaga, two of the biggest pop stars in the world, could face charges in Russia over allegations that they violated their visas when they held concerts there last year, but observers say the warning is a veiled attempt punish them for their vocal opposition to Russia’s anti-gay laws.
A spokesperson for the Prosecutor General of Russian Federation confirmed to LGBTQ Nation on Monday that the office is considering prosecution, claiming the entertainers entered the country under incorrect paperwork.
During concerts in St. Petersburg, Russia, last year, both Lady Gaga and Madonna denounced the city’s harsh anti-gay law from the stage.
In St. Petersburg, a law passed in February 20012 makes it a crime to disseminate “gay propaganda” or “promote” homosexuality to minors. A similar law has since been enacted nationally in Russia, fueling concern the saftey of LGBT Americans during the 2014 Winter Olympics
http://www.lgbtqnation.com/2013/08/madonna-lady-gaga-could-face-charges-in-russia-for-violating-visas/
Their arrogance/ignorance will the their downfall.
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