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Moscow court denies appeal by jailed WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich, extends detention to November

  • Gershkovich arrested in March, accused of espionage which he denies.
  • Latest appeal against pre-trial detention sent back to lower court on procedural grounds.
  • Detention extended until November 30, no trial date set yet.
  • US government calls charges baseless, says Gershkovich is wrongfully detained.
  • Gershkovich first US reporter jailed in Russia on espionage charges since 1986.
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