Gershkovich, a correspondent for the Wall Street Journal, was arrested in March 2023 accused of espionage, charges strongly rejected by the State Department and his employers.
Masha Gessen, sentenced to 8 years in prison for allegedly broadcasting fake news about Russian killings of civilians, views it as punishment for fulfilling professional duties.
Gessen sees the prosecution as an attempt to intimidate and prevent them from carrying out their professional activities, stating it's an effort to punish for conscientious work.
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