Celebrities react on Twitter as Pussy Riot members sentenced

Hollywood rallied around members of the Russian band Pussy Riot as they were sentenced to two years in jail, in a Russian court on Friday.

  1. Paul sends his support to Russian band Pussy Riot. (Click the image to read Paul's message.) #PussyRiot http://pic.twitter.com/h8Vc720n
  2. It's a sad day because I actually love Russia! What's happening to this great nation that it's afraid of poofs, Madonna and pussy!
  3. Insanity RT @TIME: Punnk band Pussy Riot sentenced to two years each for anti-Putin protest song | ti.me/Q6XlvI
  4. a shame to hear the Pussy Riot were found guilty, but not surprised. I truly hope their sentence is minimal. #freepussyriot
  5. I can't believe sentencing #pussyriot to2 yrs in jail.as someone who lived in Moscow and has filmed& seen inside the jails my heart goes out
  6. Today is free pussy riot day. How great is that? Democracy at its best. And by imprisoning them, Putin is making it so much a bigger deal!!!

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