Moscow: A city councilor in Russia's St. Petersburg city has accused US pop star Madonna of violating a controversial local law banning 'homosexual propaganda' during her concert there.
Vitaly Milonov, author of the law, said the city's 'public organisations' will take either the singer or gig organisers to court.
"We have video footage showing there were 12-year-old children there," said Milonov, who belongs to Russia's ruling United Russia party.
But the organisers PMI group said the tickets clearly stated those under 18 were not advised to attend the concert....
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