Evan Gershkovich

2024 - 7 - 19

American Journalist Sentenced to 16 Years in Russian Prison Sparks Global Outrage

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Breaking news: American journalist Evan Gershkovich faces 16 years in a Russian prison for alleged espionage. Read more about the shocking verdict here!

A Russian court has sentenced Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich to 16 years in prison on charges of espionage, marking a concerning turn of events in international relations. Gershkovich, the first American journalist to be arrested on espionage charges in Russia since the Cold War, maintained his innocence throughout the trial. The verdict, widely viewed as politically motivated, has sparked outrage globally, with critics condemning the lack of evidence and transparency in the legal proceedings.

Despite pleas from the international community, including a statement from President Joe Biden, Gershkovich remains imprisoned in Russia, raising concerns about press freedom and human rights violations. The Kremlin's stance on a potential prisoner swap adds a layer of complexity to the situation, leaving the journalist's fate uncertain. As the world watches the developments closely, the harsh sentencing of a journalist for doing his job raises questions about the state of journalism and freedom of speech in authoritarian regimes.

In a surprising turn of events, WNBA star Brittney Griner, who had her own ordeal in a Russian prison, reaches out to support Evan Gershkovich. Their unlikely connection highlights the human side of a politically charged situation. The outcome of Gershkovich's trial sends shockwaves through the media industry, emphasizing the risks journalists face in pursuing the truth in challenging environments.

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Russian court sentences U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich to 16 ... (NPR)

A Russian court convicted Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich on charges of espionage Friday, sentencing him to 16 years in a Russian prison ...

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WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich sentenced to 16 years for ... (CNN)

Evan Gershkovich, the first American journalist to be arrested on espionage charges in Russia since the Cold War, has been found guilty of spying and ...

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Journalist Evan Gershkovich sentenced to 16 years by Russian ... (NBC News)

American journalist Evan Gershkovich was jailed for 16 years by a Russian court Fafter he was found guilty of espionage.

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Russia sentences US journalist Evan Gershkovich to 16 years after ... (KFSN-TV)

Russia has sentenced U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich to 16 years after a spying trial that was widely seen as politically motivated.

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WSJ reporter sentenced to 16 years on "sham" espionage charges ... (Axios)

The Kremlin has said that a verdict in the case is necessary before a prisoner swap could occur.

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Verdict expected in Evan Gershkovich trial as prosecution seeks 18 ... (KGO-TV)

The espionage trial of American journalist Evan Gershkovich resumed in a Russian court on Thursday. A verdict in the trial of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan ...

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What to know about Evan Gershkovich's conviction for espionage in ... (ABC News)

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has been convicted of espionage and sentenced to 16 years in prison.

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Russia convicts US journalist of spying in a trial widely seen as ... (The Associated Press)

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has been convicted of espionage charges that his employer and the U.S. vehemently reject.

Statement by President Joe Biden on the Sentencing of Wrongfully ... (Axios)

Today, Evan Gershkovich received a sentence of 16 years in a Russian prison, despite having committed no crime. Rather, he was targeted by the Russian ...

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Brittney Griner to Evan Gershkovich after he was sentenced in ... (NBC News)

WNBA star and Olympian Brittney Griner, who was released from a Russian prison last year, encouraged American journalist Evan Gershkovich in an NBC News ...

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World reacts to Russia's sentencing of US journalist Evan Gershkovich (Aljazeera.com)

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich is found guilty of espionage and sentenced to 16 years in a penal colony.

Chairman McCaul Issues Statement on Conviction of Wrongfully ... (House Foreign Affairs Committee)

“I strongly condemn this Kremlin-controlled court's sentencing of Evan to 16 years in a Russian penal colony. He is wrongfully detained in Russia and was ...

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What Evan Gershkovich Might Face Inside Russia's Notorious Prisons (The New York Times)

Evan Gershkovich, The Wall Street Journal reporter, was convicted on fabricated charges and is expected to serve time in one of the country's infamous ...

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What a rushed trial for Evan Gershkovich might mean (POLITICO.eu)

The sentence is likely piling pressure on Washington to offer something the Kremlin wants — namely, a prisoner swap with the U.S..

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Sen. Ossoff Condemns Russian Sham 'Sentencing' of American ... (Jon Ossoff)

Atlanta, Ga. — U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff today released the following statement. “I condemn the Russian Government's wrongful arrest, sham trial, ...

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Evan Gershkovich's former Bowdoin professor reacts to Russian ... (NewsCenterMaine.com WCSH-WLBZ)

On the day his former student was sentenced to 16 years in prison in an unjust trial, Bowdoin Professor Brock Clarke recalls Gershkovich's curiosity and ...

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Russia convicts US reporter Evan Gershkovich of espionage after a ... (WSAZ-TV)

Evan Gershkovich has ...

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