Russia extends arrest of US reporter Evan Gershkovich after almost a year in jail
Gershkovich is being held at Moscow’s Lefortovo prison, which is notorious for its harsh conditions
A Moscow court on Tuesday ordered Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovichto remain in jail on espionage charges until at least late June, court officials said.
The 32-year-old US citizen was arrested in late March 2023 while on a reporting trip and has spent nearly a year behind bars. His arrest was extended until June 30.
Gershkovich and his employer have denied the allegations, and the US government has declared him to be wrongfully detained.
His arrest in the city of Yekaterinburgrattled journalists in Russia, where authorities have not detailed what, if any, evidence they have to support the espionage charges.
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