Iconic rock band U2 and Apple have been accused of violating Russian anti-gay laws as a result of the free digital download of their 2014 album Songs of Innocence. The album, which was freely shared across iTunes upon its release, is currently under investigation on the request of Alexander Starovoitov, a member of Russia’s lower level of Parliament. The lawmaker claims that the album’s release breaks Russian law in that it spreads gay propaganda and makes it available to minors.
Starovoitov claims that the album cover, which features U2 drummer Larry Mullen Jr. hugging his son Elvis while shirtless, resembled “two men engaged in a manifestation of non-traditional sexual relations.” As an iPhone owner, he like many other people across the
Starovoitov claims that the album cover, which features U2 drummer Larry Mullen Jr. hugging his son Elvis while shirtless, resembled “two men engaged in a manifestation of non-traditional sexual relations.” As an iPhone owner, he like many other people across the