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Spy trial initiates for American journalist Gershkovich in Russian courtroom

Commenced today, the undercover trial against American journalist Evan Gershkovich in Russia, as confirmed by a court representative. Initially, Gershkovich was called to the local Yekaterinburg court for the trial's initial phases, which were secret. Prior to the trial, Gershkovich, a reporter...

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US reporter Gershkovich in court in Yekaterinburg
US reporter Gershkovich in court in Yekaterinburg

Spy trial initiates for American journalist Gershkovich in Russian courtroom

Journalist Gershkovich, aged 32, has been incarcerated since March 2023, making him the first Western journalist held in Russia post-Cold War on allegations of espionage. The claims have been rejected by both his employer and the US administration. His trial, shrouded in secrecy, is underway in Yekaterinburg, east of the Ural Mountains. If found guilty, he risks serving up to two decades in a Russian penal colony.

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The trial for Evan Gershkovich, the American journalist detained since March 2023, is taking place in Yekaterinburg, Russia. This makes him the first Western journalist held in Russia on espionage charges post-Cold War, a claim rejected by both his employer and the US administration. The court spokeswoman has confirmed that Gershkovich is currently being tried in an Ekaterinburg courtroom for alleged espionage activities. The Wall Street Journal, Gershkovich's employer, has closely followed the developments of this high-profile case.

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