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Pussy Riot Member Released Early From Russian Prison

A member of Russian punk band Pussy Riot has been released from prison. The lawyer for band member Maria Alyokhina said his client walked out of prison Monday. Officials say band mate Nadezhda Tolokonnikova is expected to be released later this week. The two women were originally scheduled to be released in March. Last week, the Russian parliament passed an amnesty bill allowing for the release of thousands of inmates. The two band members qualified for amnesty in part because they are...


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