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FILE - In this Jan. 10, 2019 file photo, Russian performance artist Pyotr Pavlensky arrives at the Paris courthouse, as he goes on trial after he set fire to the facade of France's central bank in Paris. Pyotr Pavlensky, noted for macabre, politically charged actions reportedly claimed responsibility for the online video posts that apparently prompted Benjamin Griveaux's resignation to become mayor of Paris. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Man who toppled Paris mayor hopeful charged over sex videos

By SYLVIE CORBET and THOMAS ADAMSON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 10, 2019 file photo, Russian performance artist Pyotr Pavlensky arrives at the Paris courthouse, as he goes on trial after he set fire to the facade of France's central bank in Paris. Pyotr Pavlensky, noted for macabre, politically charged actions reportedly claimed responsibility for the online video posts that apparently prompted Benjamin Griveaux's resignation to become mayor of Paris. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Man behind videos that felled Paris mayor contender arrested

By ELAINE GANLEY - Associated Press

Russian performance artist Pyotr Pavlensky arrives at the Paris courthouse, Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019. Pavlensky goes on trial after he set fire to the facade of France's central bank in Paris on Oct.16, 2017. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Provocative Russian protester convicted for French bank fire

By ANGELA CHARLTON - Associated Press

Russian performance artist Pyotr Pavlensky arrives at the Paris courthouse, Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019. Pavlensky goes on trial after he set fire to the facade of France's central bank in Paris on Oct.16, 2017. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Russian artist in court for fire at French central bank

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Russian artist Petr Pavlensky poses in front of a Banque de France building after setting fire to the window gates as part of a performance in Paris, Monday, Oct. 16, 2017. Pavlensky, known for macabre, politically charged actions, was being detained by police. (AP Photo/Capucine Henry)

Russian performance artist sets fire to Paris bank

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Russian performance artist requests asylum in France

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A security officer guards an empty decorated Red Square as Russian President Vladimir Putin places flowers at a nearby statue of Minin and Pozharsky, the leaders of a struggle against foreign invaders in 1612, to mark the National Unity Day in Moscow, Russia, Monday, Nov. 4, 2013. The national holiday of Unity Day was established in 2005 to replace commemorations of the Bolshevik Revolution. The Red Square is decorated with stars for Nov.7, celebration, when Russia marks WWII 1941 military parade anniversary. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko, pool)

Russian artist nails his genitals to Red Square

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