Pussy Riot have been found guilty by a Russian judge for committing “hooliganism driven by religious hatred and offending religious believers.” The band members have yet to be sentenced, but face a maximum of seven years in prison. Check out part of a report on the news below by clicking “Read More.” 

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A Russian judge found three members of the provocative punk band Pussy Riot guilty of hooliganism on Friday, in one of the most closely watched cases in recent Russian history.

The judge said the three band members committed hooliganism driven by religious hatred and offending religious believers.

The three were arrested in March after a guerrilla performance in Moscow’s main cathedral calling for the Virgin Mary to protect Russia against Vladimir Putin, who was elected to a new term as Russia’s president a few days later.

They face a maximum seven years in prison. The sentence is to be handed down later Friday.