“Two members of Russian punk band Pussy Riot, who were serving a two-year jail term for their part in a performance critical of Russian President Vladimir Putin, have been released from prison.
Maria Alyokhina and Nadezhda Tolokonnikova were released about two months before their prison sentences were due to end. The release was approved last week when Russian lawmakers backed a sweeping amnesty law announced by Putin.”
Source:Imprisoned Pussy Riot band members released – CNN.com