Gservo
28th December 2002, 10:47 PM
The Associated Press reported that Moscow prosecutors have opened an investigation into whether the Harry Potter series of children's books incite religious hatred. An official from the Moscow city prosecutor's office told the wire service that the investigation was started at the request of a Moscow woman who was upset by the novels and believes they contain occult propaganda.
No criminal charges have been brought yet against the publisher or author J.K. Rowling, but prosecutors will determine if further legal action is necessary when the investigation is complete, the service reported
No criminal charges have been brought yet against the publisher or author J.K. Rowling, but prosecutors will determine if further legal action is necessary when the investigation is complete, the service reported