American reporter Evan Gershkovich formally charged with espionage, according to Russian state media

by Wisdom K.E Hammond · April 7, 2023

Russian investigators have formally charged Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich with espionage, Russian state media reported Friday.

Gershkovich denied the accusations, according to state news agency TASS. The newspaper has also “vehemently” denied the Kremlin’s claims and said it is working “around the clock” to secure his release.

“The FSB investigation charged Gershkovich with espionage in the interests of his country. He categorically denied all accusations and stated that he was engaged in journalistic activities in Russia,” an agency representative said, according to TASS.

The representative declined to comment further, as the journalist’s case was marked “top secret,” the state news agency said.

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Source: CNN