Posted on Jul 20, 2024
Evan Gershkovich sentenced to 16 years in Russian penal colony on charges of espionage
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The 32-year-old American journalist was found guilty of espionage charges in Russia, the first such case since the Soviet Era. The Wall Street Journal reporter had been jailed since March 2023 (which will be counted as part of his prison sentence) in what the US deems a wrongful detention. Gershkovich's espionage trial was not made public and has been considered politically motivated. Observers say a prisoner exchange could be possible.
Evan Gershkovich sentenced to 16 years in Russian penal colony on charges of espionage
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Lt Col Charlie Brown "Spying" In other Words doing what Reporters/Journalists are supposed to do report the News. Unfortunately that is Not How Russia Sees It!
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
Lt Col Charlie Brown Although I'm quite Familiar that Russia used to Send their Spies over here with "Journalists" Credentials. A Lot worked for "Pravda" (Truth).
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Were I a reporter, I would be hard-pressed to willingly go to Russia or China for any stories.
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