Contact Us
News World Russian court extends pre-trial detention for WSJ reporter Gershkovich

Russian court extends pre-trial detention for WSJ reporter Gershkovich

A Moscow court has ruled that Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich must remain in custody until March 30, 2024. Gershkovich was arrested on March 29, 2023, in Yekaterinburg on charges of espionage, which could lead to a sentence of up to 20 years in prison.

Agencies and A News WORLD
Published January 26,2024
Subscribe
RUSSIAN COURT EXTENDS PRE-TRIAL DETENTION FOR WSJ REPORTER GERSHKOVICH

A Moscow сourt ruled on Friday that the Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich must remain in custody until March 30, 2024.

Gershkovich was arrested on March 29, 2023 in the Urals city of Yekaterinburg on charges of espionage that carry up to 20 years in prison. The reporter denies the charges.