Russian Court Orders American Journalist to Stay in Prison
American journalist Evan Gershkovich's appeal against detention in Moscow rejected, labeled wrongfully detained and a political prisoner by the White House. [ more ]
Moscow court rejects Evan Gershkovich's appeal, keeping WSJ reporter in jail until at least June 30
WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich remains jailed in Moscow on espionage charges, with appeals rejected and concerns over his well-being and motives behind his prolonged detention. [ more ]
Wall Street Journal marks one year of reporter's detainment in Russian jail - Poynter
The Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has been detained in Russia for a year on espionage charges, prompting a staunch defense from his colleagues and the US government.
The Wall Street Journal has launched efforts to keep Gershkovich's story alive, working tirelessly to secure his release and denounce the false charges against him. [ more ]
Evan Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal reporter, is detained in Russia on espionage charges despite denials from the Journal and U.S. government.
Russian President Putin is considering a potential exchange of Gershkovich for a Russian citizen imprisoned in Germany, leading to concerns about encouraging more incarcerations. [ more ]
Russia extends detention of US reporter Gershkovich
Evan Gershkovich's pre-trial detention extended in Russia until June 30, sparking backlash from the US embassy.
Allegations of espionage against Gershkovich denied by him and the Wall Street Journal, with the US government declaring his jailing wrongful. [ more ]
Evan Gershkovich: Russia denies US journalist's appeal DW 01/26/2024
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has lost an appeal against his detention in Russia, making him the first US citizen to face spying charges since 1986.
Gershkovich is accused of collecting information constituting a state secret about the activities of a Russian military-industrial complex enterprise.
The US government denies the allegations and calls for Gershkovich's release. [ more ]
Russia extends detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich
WSJ journalist Evan Gershkovich's detention in Moscow has been extended until at least Jan. 30 on charges of spying.
Gershkovich, who held Russian Foreign Ministry accreditation, has been in prison since March and the Russian authorities have not presented any evidence to substantiate their allegations.
U.S. diplomats expressed deep concern over the decision to extend Gershkovich's detention and called for his immediate release. [ more ]
Putin claims deal could be reached for imprisoned WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich in rare interview with Tucker Carlson
Putin says a deal can be reached to secure the return of imprisoned Wall Street Journal journalist Evan Gershkovich, but it depends on reciprocal steps from the US.
Russian authorities have charged Gershkovich with espionage, however, the US government has declared him to be wrongfully detained and Russian authorities have not provided evidence to support the charges. [ more ]
Pretrial detention for American reporter accused of spying in Russia extended through March
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has had his pretrial detention in Russia extended until the end of March, meaning he will spend at least a year behind bars.
The hearing took place behind closed doors, and Russian authorities have not provided any evidence to support the espionage charges against Gershkovich. [ more ]
Putin says Russia is in dialogue with the US on exchanging jailed Americans Gershkovich and Whelan
Russian President Vladimir Putin says Moscow is in dialogue with the United States about bringing home jailed Americans Paul Whelan and Evan Gershkovich.
The U.S. State Department has put multiple offers on the table for their release, but Russia has rejected them. [ more ]
Pretrial detention for American reporter accused of spying in Russia extended through March
The pretrial detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has been extended until the end of March, meaning he will spend at least a year behind bars in Russia.
Gershkovich was arrested on espionage charges and the details of the case are classified. [ more ]
Russian court extends detention of US journalist Gershkovich
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has been arrested on espionage charges in Russia and has had his pretrial detention extended until the end of March.
Gershkovich denies the allegations and the US government has stated that he has been wrongfully detained. [ more ]
Russian court extends detention of WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich until end of January
A court in Moscow has extended the detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who is facing espionage charges, until January 30th.
Gershkovich was detained in March while on a reporting trip to Yekaterinburg and is the first American reporter to be charged with espionage in Russia since 1986.
Russian authorities have not provided any evidence to support the espionage charges against Gershkovich. [ more ]