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Biden Vows to Work for Release of Journalist Evan Gershkovich, Detained in Russia for a Year

The Wall Street Journal marks the one-year anniversary of Gershkovich's detention with a symbolic blank space on its front page, as U.S. officials condemn the charges and pledge support.

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Evan Gershkovich stands at the Moscow City Court in Moscow, on Oct. 10, 2023.
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Overview

  • Evan Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal reporter, has been detained in Russia for a year on espionage charges, which the U.S., the Journal, and Gershkovich deny.
  • President Joe Biden and top U.S. officials have condemned the detention and vowed to work for Gershkovich's release, emphasizing that journalism is not a crime.
  • The Wall Street Journal marked the one-year anniversary of Gershkovich's detention by leaving a large blank space on its front page, symbolizing his 'stolen year.'
  • Russian authorities have extended Gershkovich's pre-trial detention multiple times, with no trial date set, as he faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted.
  • Gershkovich's detention has prompted bipartisan condemnation in the U.S., with lawmakers reiterating the importance of press freedom and calling for his and other wrongfully detained Americans' release.