US journalist Evan Gershkovich goes on trial for espionage charges in Russia

US journalist Evan Gershkovich attended Wednesday a closed-door trial on espionage charges in Russia, over a year after he became the first Western journalist since the Soviet era to be detained on such accusations. Gershkovich, whose next hearing is set for August 13, faces up to 20 years in prison if found guilty.

Jun 26, 2024 - 15:00
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US journalist Evan Gershkovich goes on trial for espionage charges in Russia
US journalist Evan Gershkovich attended Wednesday a closed-door trial on espionage charges in Russia, over a year after he became the first Western journalist since the Soviet era to be detained on such accusations. Gershkovich, whose next hearing is set for August 13, faces up to 20 years in prison if found guilty.

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