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Russia arrests American reporter Evan Gershkovitch

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2 years ago

March 31, 2023

Veronica Dudo

The Wall Street Journal denies charges and demands release

The White House says U.S. President Joe Biden was briefed on this incident.

This comes as tensions are already high between the United States and Russia over the war in Ukraine – now, relations are intensifying after an American journalist was arrested in Moscow.

Evan Gershkovitch a reporter for the Wall Street Journal who was based in Moscow was arrested by the Russian Intelligence Service.

He is accused of spying for the United States.

Moscow alleges that the Wall Street Journal reporter was trying to obtain classified information.

The Journal denies those charges and demanding his release.

The 31-year-old was reportedly arrested yesterday while working on stories 1,500 kilometres east of Moscow.

He was brought back to the Russian capitol and appeared at a closed hearing today before taking off to prison.

State Media says he’s been formally charged.

He pled not guilty and is in pretrial detention until the end of May.

The Wall Street Journal denies the espionage charges and is calling for his immediate released.

The White House says they have been in contact with Gershkovitch’s family and are pledging support from the State Department.

Moscow is making very serious accusations.

Gershkovitch faces up to 20 years in jail.

This is the first American journalist to be arrested on espionage charges in Russia since the Cold War.

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Veronica Dudo is the U.S. Correspondent for Ticker News covering America’s biggest headlines. As an Emmy® Award nominated global journalist, Veronica has traveled across the country and around the world reporting on historical events that connect all citizens. Lauded as an award-winning international journalist, Veronica has executed stellar news coverage for NBC News, CBS News, The Hill, ME-TV Network and AOL. Her stories have highlighted a plethora of topics ranging from breaking news and politics to economic affairs across the USA, European Union, and Asia; cultural affairs; globalization; governance; education; and sustainability.

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