The American journalist Evan Gershkovich sentenced to 16 years in prison – Latest news – news

19 July 2024 at 14:09 The American journalist Evan Gershkovich sentenced to 16 years in prison The American journalist Evan Gershkovich has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for espionage, reports Russian news agencies. The prosecution previously asked for 18 years in prison for the journalist. Gershkovich was arrested in Russia in 2023 when he was there as a journalist for the Wall Street Journal. He was charged with gathering information about a tank manufacturer. Gershkovich has always said that he is not guilty. The US and Russia are said to have had talks about a prisoner exchange between the two countries.



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