Coverage dated October 9, 2023

Russia Upholds Detention of US Reporter Evan Gershkovich

Headline from Voice of America

Gershkovich is first Western reporter to be jailed on spy charges in Russia since the Soviet era

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Fortune
Moscow court rules against jailed WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich again (opens Fortune)
Published Oct 9, 2023
Fortune's feed description
It was the second time in less than a month he had appeared before a judge to appeal an August decision to extend his detention.
Voice of America
Russia Upholds Detention of US Reporter Evan Gershkovich (opens Voice of America)
Published Oct 9, 2023
Voice of America's feed description
Gershkovich is first Western reporter to be jailed on spy charges in Russia since the Soviet era
Wall Street Journal
Russian Court Upholds Detention of WSJ Reporter Evan Gershkovich (opens Wall Street Journal)
Published Oct 9, 2023
Wall Street Journal's feed description
Evan Gershkovich, the first American journalist to be charged with espionage in Russia since the end of the Cold War, has been held since March.
Washington Times
Russia extends detention of WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich until at least Nov. 30 (opens Washington Times)
Published Oct 9, 2023
Washington Times's feed description
A Russian court on Tuesday rejected an appeal aimed at freeing Evan Gershkovich, the Wall Street Journal reporter detained on espionage charges that the U.S. describes as bogus.
New York Times
Russian Court Upholds Longer Detention for American Reporter (opens New York Times)
Published Oct 9, 2023
New York Times's feed description
Evan Gershkovich, a correspondent for The Wall Street Journal, was accused of espionage after being arrested during a reporting trip. He denies the charge.