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Russian court rejects appeal of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gerszkovic detained on espionage charges

Journalist detained in Russia appears in court


Wall Street Journal reporter detained in Russia appears in court for first time

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Appeal by an American journalist Evan Gershkovic A Moscow court on Tuesday dismissed his pretrial detention on espionage charges in Russia. The US government and Gerszkovic’s employer, The Wall Street Journal, vehemently deny the charges against him.

Gershkovic, the first American journalist to be detained in Russia since the Cold War, was detained while reporting in Yekaterinburg, Russia, on March 29. He could face up to 20 years in prison if convicted on espionage charges.

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U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovic, arrested on espionage charges, is in his defendant’s cage before a hearing to consider an appeal against his arrest at the Moscow City Court in Moscow, April 18, 2023. Are standing.

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The U.S. government has declared Gerszkovic.”unjustly detainedAbout a week ago, a designated office within the US State Department led efforts to secure his release.

“I can only tell you how embarrassing it was to see Evan, an innocent journalist, held in such conditions,” said Gerszkovic for the first time at Moscow’s Lefortovo prison on Monday. US Ambassador to Russia Lynn Tracy, who was allowed to do so, told journalists outside. A court in Moscow after Tuesday’s verdict. “We will continue to provide all available assistance to Evan and his family and expect the Russian authorities to provide Evan with continued consular access. We ask the Commonwealth to release him immediately.”

The Wall Street Journal publisher Almar Latour and editor-in-chief Emma Tucker said in a joint statement: “We expected this turn of events, but it’s still disappointing.” “Evan has been wrongfully detained and the spying charges against him are false. We demand his immediate release and are doing everything in our power to secure it.” A public hearing is scheduled for late May, he said.

Gerszkovic’s attorney told journalists after Tuesday’s sentencing that he was “fine” and was grateful for the “tremendous support” he was receiving.

President Biden condemned Gerszkovic’s detention and spoke with his parents last week.

“I’ve made it clear that what’s happening is completely illegal, and I’ve declared it,” Biden said.

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Journalist detained in Russia appears in court

Wall Street Journal reporter detained in Russia appears in court for first time

02:08

Appeal by an American journalist Evan Gershkovic A Moscow court on Tuesday dismissed his pretrial detention on espionage charges in Russia. The US government and Gerszkovic’s employer, The Wall Street Journal, vehemently deny the charges against him.Gershkovic, the first American journalist to be detained in Russia since the Cold War, was detained while reporting in Yekaterinburg, Russia, on March 29. He could face up to 20 years in prison if convicted on espionage charges.

U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovic, arrested on espionage charges, is in his defendant’s cage before a hearing to consider an appeal against his arrest at the Moscow City Court in Moscow, April 18, 2023. Are standing.

Natalia Kolesnikova/AFP via Getty Images

The U.S. government has declared Gerszkovic.”unjustly detainedAbout a week ago, a designated office within the US State Department led efforts to secure his release.

“I can only tell you how embarrassing it was to see Evan, an innocent journalist, held in such conditions,” said Gerszkovic for the first time at Moscow’s Lefortovo prison on Monday. US Ambassador to Russia Lynn Tracy, who was allowed to do so, told journalists outside. A court in Moscow after Tuesday’s verdict. “We will continue to provide all available assistance to Evan and his family and expect the Russian authorities to provide Evan with continued consular access. We ask the Commonwealth to release him immediately.”The Wall Street Journal publisher Almar Latour and editor-in-chief Emma Tucker said in a joint statement: “We expected this turn of events, but it’s still disappointing.” “Evan has been wrongfully detained and the spying charges against him are false. We demand his immediate release and are doing everything in our power to secure it.” A public hearing is scheduled for late May, he said.

Gerszkovic’s attorney told journalists after Tuesday’s sentencing that he was “fine” and was grateful for the “tremendous support” he was receiving.President Biden condemned Gerszkovic’s detention and spoke with his parents last week.”I’ve made it clear that what’s happening is completely illegal, and I’ve declared it,” Biden said.

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Hayley Ott

Haley Ott is a digital reporter/producer for CBS News based in London.

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