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The espionage trial of Evan Gershkovich signals a dangerous new era for journalism in Russia

The arrest and trial of U.S. reporter Evan Gershkovich in Russia highlights risks faced by foreign correspondents and the challenges of reporting in a potentially dangerous environment.

Evan Gershkovich timeline: "Wrongfully detained" and on trial in Russia

Evan Gershkovich faces 20 years in prison in Russia, being the first U.S. journalist accused of espionage since the Cold War.

Judge who sentenced Evan Gershkovich says trial did not look at evidence

The trial of Evan Gershkovich was expedited due to the lack of examined evidence, raising concerns about judiciary processes in politically sensitive cases.

Here are the latest developments.

The Wall Street Journal took extensive efforts to keep reporter Evan Gershkovich's imprisonment in Russia in the public eye.

Evan Gershkovich Returns to Court in Russia

Imprisoned Wall Street Journal reporter, Evan Gershkovich, is facing an espionage trial in Russia, with strong denials of charges by his employer and the U.S. government.

Russian court extends detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Gershkovich until end of January

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich's detention in Russia has been extended until January 30.
Gershkovich is the first American reporter to be charged with espionage in Russia since 1986.
Analysts speculate that Moscow may be using jailed Americans as bargaining chips.

The espionage trial of Evan Gershkovich signals a dangerous new era for journalism in Russia

The arrest and trial of U.S. reporter Evan Gershkovich in Russia highlights risks faced by foreign correspondents and the challenges of reporting in a potentially dangerous environment.

Evan Gershkovich timeline: "Wrongfully detained" and on trial in Russia

Evan Gershkovich faces 20 years in prison in Russia, being the first U.S. journalist accused of espionage since the Cold War.

Judge who sentenced Evan Gershkovich says trial did not look at evidence

The trial of Evan Gershkovich was expedited due to the lack of examined evidence, raising concerns about judiciary processes in politically sensitive cases.

Here are the latest developments.

The Wall Street Journal took extensive efforts to keep reporter Evan Gershkovich's imprisonment in Russia in the public eye.

Evan Gershkovich Returns to Court in Russia

Imprisoned Wall Street Journal reporter, Evan Gershkovich, is facing an espionage trial in Russia, with strong denials of charges by his employer and the U.S. government.

Russian court extends detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Gershkovich until end of January

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich's detention in Russia has been extended until January 30.
Gershkovich is the first American reporter to be charged with espionage in Russia since 1986.
Analysts speculate that Moscow may be using jailed Americans as bargaining chips.
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#journalism-advocacy

The Wall Street Journal Kept Gershkovich's Detention Front and Center

The Wall Street Journal deeply supported imprisoned reporter Evan Gershkovich through various campaigns and events to raise awareness of his detainment.

Wall Street Journal CEO Almar Latour has made a year of industry turmoil a banner success - Poynter

Almar Latour successfully led Dow Jones in advocating for Evan Gershkovich's release while maintaining the company's financial growth amidst challenges.

The Wall Street Journal Kept Gershkovich's Detention Front and Center

The Wall Street Journal deeply supported imprisoned reporter Evan Gershkovich through various campaigns and events to raise awareness of his detainment.

Wall Street Journal CEO Almar Latour has made a year of industry turmoil a banner success - Poynter

Almar Latour successfully led Dow Jones in advocating for Evan Gershkovich's release while maintaining the company's financial growth amidst challenges.
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#press-freedom

'It is a joyous day': Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich freed in a prisoner swap with Russia - Poynter

After being falsely accused of espionage, Evan Gershkovich was imprisoned in Russia for 16 months before being part of a complex East-West prisoner swap, eventually regaining freedom.

Russia Sentences U.S. Journalist Evan Gershkovich to 16 years on Espionage Charges

Journalist Evan Gershkovich convicted of espionage in Russia, condemned by US and employer as a sham trial.

Tucker Carlson Urges Putin to Release American Journalist

Tucker Carlson urged Putin to release American reporter Evan Gershkovich from a Moscow prison.
Putin was noncommittal in his response and suggested he wanted concessions from American officials before considering release.

Evan Gershkovich: Appeal rejected by Moscow court DW 04/23/2024

US journalist Evan Gershkovich's appeal against pre-trial detention rejected in Moscow.

Justin Welby: Pray for jailed journalist Evan Gershkovich this Easter

The Archbishop of Canterbury calls for prayers for Evan Gershkovich, a journalist falsely imprisoned in Russia.
The US government and the Wall Street Journal deny that Evan Gershkovich is a spy.

'It is a joyous day': Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich freed in a prisoner swap with Russia - Poynter

After being falsely accused of espionage, Evan Gershkovich was imprisoned in Russia for 16 months before being part of a complex East-West prisoner swap, eventually regaining freedom.

Russia Sentences U.S. Journalist Evan Gershkovich to 16 years on Espionage Charges

Journalist Evan Gershkovich convicted of espionage in Russia, condemned by US and employer as a sham trial.

Tucker Carlson Urges Putin to Release American Journalist

Tucker Carlson urged Putin to release American reporter Evan Gershkovich from a Moscow prison.
Putin was noncommittal in his response and suggested he wanted concessions from American officials before considering release.

Evan Gershkovich: Appeal rejected by Moscow court DW 04/23/2024

US journalist Evan Gershkovich's appeal against pre-trial detention rejected in Moscow.

Justin Welby: Pray for jailed journalist Evan Gershkovich this Easter

The Archbishop of Canterbury calls for prayers for Evan Gershkovich, a journalist falsely imprisoned in Russia.
The US government and the Wall Street Journal deny that Evan Gershkovich is a spy.
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WATCH: Evan Gershkovich Embraced by Biden and Harris Upon Landing In the US

President Biden and Vice President Harris warmly welcomed Wall Street Journal journalist Evan Gershkovich after his release from a Russian prison.
#prisoner-exchange

Who was freed in biggest Russia-West prisoner swap since the Cold War?

Journalists, artists, dissidents, hackers, and a hitman released in major Russia-West prisoner exchange.

Ukraine updates: Zelenskyy visits Donetsk frontline DW 06/26/2024

US journalist Evan Gershkovich faces a closed-door trial in Russia on spying charges, amidst international tensions and allegations of hostage diplomacy.

Who was freed in biggest Russia-West prisoner swap since the Cold War?

Journalists, artists, dissidents, hackers, and a hitman released in major Russia-West prisoner exchange.

Ukraine updates: Zelenskyy visits Donetsk frontline DW 06/26/2024

US journalist Evan Gershkovich faces a closed-door trial in Russia on spying charges, amidst international tensions and allegations of hostage diplomacy.
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#vladimir-putin

Trump Boasted He Could Get Evan Gershkovich Released from Russia if Re-elected

Former President Trump falsely boasted about freeing imprisoned journalist Gershkovich, using it as a campaign issue and making unbacked ransom claims to gain support.

How Evan Gershkovich was finally freed after a 500-day odyssey in Russia's prison system

Evan Gershkovich arrested in Russia, accused of espionage, leading to a complex hostage situation tied to Putin's efforts to retrieve an FSB assassin from Germany.

Does Evan Gershkovich's quick trial suggest a Russia-US prisoner swap is close?

The quick pace and lack of evidence in Evan Gershkovich's trial may indicate a potential exchange of prisoners between Russia and the US.

Putin says Russia, U.S. in talks over jailed Wall Street Journal reporter

Russian President Putin says Moscow and Washington are in contact regarding the jailed U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich in Russia.
Russia has denied refusing an offer to release Gershkovich and says talks are ongoing.

Putin says Russia in talks with US on exchanging jailed Gershkovich and Whelan

Russian President Putin said Moscow is in dialogue with the US regarding the release of jailed Americans Paul Whelan and Evan Gershkovich.
Putin expressed hope for finding a solution but noted that it's not an easy task.

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.

Trump Boasted He Could Get Evan Gershkovich Released from Russia if Re-elected

Former President Trump falsely boasted about freeing imprisoned journalist Gershkovich, using it as a campaign issue and making unbacked ransom claims to gain support.

How Evan Gershkovich was finally freed after a 500-day odyssey in Russia's prison system

Evan Gershkovich arrested in Russia, accused of espionage, leading to a complex hostage situation tied to Putin's efforts to retrieve an FSB assassin from Germany.

Does Evan Gershkovich's quick trial suggest a Russia-US prisoner swap is close?

The quick pace and lack of evidence in Evan Gershkovich's trial may indicate a potential exchange of prisoners between Russia and the US.

Putin says Russia, U.S. in talks over jailed Wall Street Journal reporter

Russian President Putin says Moscow and Washington are in contact regarding the jailed U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich in Russia.
Russia has denied refusing an offer to release Gershkovich and says talks are ongoing.

Putin says Russia in talks with US on exchanging jailed Gershkovich and Whelan

Russian President Putin said Moscow is in dialogue with the US regarding the release of jailed Americans Paul Whelan and Evan Gershkovich.
Putin expressed hope for finding a solution but noted that it's not an easy task.

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.
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American journalist Evan Gershkovich to stand trial on espionage charges in Russia

American journalist Evan Gershkovich faces espionage charges in Russia, accused of spying for the US, which he denies vehemently.

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.

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.

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.

Russian detention of WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich extended by three months

The pre-trial detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich in Russia extended for three more months.
US journalist Evan Gershkovich in Moscow's high-security Lefortovo prison facing spying charges, denied by US government and WSJ.

American journalist Evan Gershkovich to stand trial on espionage charges in Russia

American journalist Evan Gershkovich faces espionage charges in Russia, accused of spying for the US, which he denies vehemently.

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.

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.

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.

Russian detention of WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich extended by three months

The pre-trial detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich in Russia extended for three more months.
US journalist Evan Gershkovich in Moscow's high-security Lefortovo prison facing spying charges, denied by US government and WSJ.
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#espionage-charges

What to know from the first day of US journalist Evan Gershkovich's trial in Russia

Evan Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal reporter, faces espionage charges in Russia's closed trial, heavily criticized by his employer and the U.S. government.

US journalist Evan Gershkovich to be tried in Russian espionage case

US journalist Evan Gershkovich to stand trial in Yekaterinburg on espionage charges in Russia.

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.

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.

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.

What to know from the first day of US journalist Evan Gershkovich's trial in Russia

Evan Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal reporter, faces espionage charges in Russia's closed trial, heavily criticized by his employer and the U.S. government.

US journalist Evan Gershkovich to be tried in Russian espionage case

US journalist Evan Gershkovich to stand trial in Yekaterinburg on espionage charges in Russia.

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.

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.

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.
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#russia

US reporter Evan Gershkovich, jailed in Russia on espionage charges, to stand trial, officials say

U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich to stand trial in Russia on espionage charges.

Russia sentences US journalist Evan Gershkovich to 16 years in prison

Gershkovich convicted on alleged espionage charges; US and employer deny, call trial a sham.

Verdict expected in Evan Gershkovich trial as prosecution seeks 18 years in high security prison

A trial in Russia involving Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has seen unexpectedly swift proceedings and seeks an 18-year prison term for the journalist.

The trial of a US reporter charged with espionage in Russia is to begin June 26

The espionage trial of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich in Russia will be held behind closed doors.

U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich to be tried on espionage charges in Russia

American journalist Evan Gershkovich faces spying charges in Russia for alleged CIA involvement.

Isolation and Secrecy: What We Know About Russia's Notorious Penal Colonies

Evan Gershkovich, a journalist, has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for espionage in Russia, facing harsh conditions in a high-security penal colony.

US reporter Evan Gershkovich, jailed in Russia on espionage charges, to stand trial, officials say

U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich to stand trial in Russia on espionage charges.

Russia sentences US journalist Evan Gershkovich to 16 years in prison

Gershkovich convicted on alleged espionage charges; US and employer deny, call trial a sham.

Verdict expected in Evan Gershkovich trial as prosecution seeks 18 years in high security prison

A trial in Russia involving Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has seen unexpectedly swift proceedings and seeks an 18-year prison term for the journalist.

The trial of a US reporter charged with espionage in Russia is to begin June 26

The espionage trial of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich in Russia will be held behind closed doors.

U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich to be tried on espionage charges in Russia

American journalist Evan Gershkovich faces spying charges in Russia for alleged CIA involvement.

Isolation and Secrecy: What We Know About Russia's Notorious Penal Colonies

Evan Gershkovich, a journalist, has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for espionage in Russia, facing harsh conditions in a high-security penal colony.
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Russian court extends Evan Gershkovich's detention until the end of January

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who was arrested on espionage charges in Russia, had his detention extended until Jan. 30.
Gershkovich is the first American reporter to be charged with espionage in Russia since 1986.
Analysts believe Moscow may be using jailed Americans as bargaining chips in tense U.S.-Russian relations.

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.

Russian court extends Evan Gershkovich's detention until the end of January

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who was arrested on espionage charges in Russia, had his detention extended until Jan. 30.
Gershkovich is the first American reporter to be charged with espionage in Russia since 1986.
Analysts believe Moscow may be using jailed Americans as bargaining chips in tense U.S.-Russian relations.

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.
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BREAKING: Evan Gershkovich Convicted of Espionage in Russian Trial Dismissed by WSJ and US as a Sham

Wall Street Journal correspondent Evan Gershkovich sentenced to 16 years in Russian prison on espionage charges.

U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich's espionage trial in Russia begins

American journalist Evan Gershkovich stands trial on espionage charges in Russia, with strong denial of claims by prosecutors and potential diplomatic negotiations for release.

US journalist Evan Gershkovich faces Russian spy charges DW 06/25/2024

Evan Gershkovich, a journalist based in Russia, was arrested and accused of spying for the US, marking the first time since the Cold War that Russia detained a US journalist.
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