Journalist Evan Gershkovich appeared in a Russian court to appeal his detention on espionage charges The US ambassador to Russia said: “He feels well and is holding up. We reiterate our call for his immediate release”
US journalist Evan Gershkovich, arrested on espionage charges, stands inside a defendants’ cage in Moscow A Russian court rejected an appeal from US journalist Evan Gershkovich against his pre-trial detention on Tuesday.
Mr Gershkovich, 31, is being held at Moscow’s Lefortovo prison until at least 29 May before facing charges of spying.Wall Street Journal reporter smiled as he appeared in the courtroom wearing a checked shirt and jeans. He followed proceedings with his arms folded but did not speak during the session.The US says
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