Evan Gershkovich
The family of Evan Gershkovich (sister Danielle, in red; brother-in-law Anthony Huczek, fourth from right; mother Ella, furthest right; father Mikhail, out of frame) and other families of recently freed dissidents, journalists, and activists held in Russia in a massive prisoner exchange, meet with President Joe Biden in the Oval Office. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz)
August 2, 2024, 10:48 am
American Jewish journalist Evan Gershkovich freed in prisoner exchange
Gershkovich was arrested in Yekaterinburg on charges of espionage in March 2023 while on a reporting trip
By Jackie Hajdenberg
Evan Gershkovich in a Moscow court on April 18, 2023. Photo: Sefa Karacan/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images
February 5, 2024, 11:05 am
Evan Gershkovich’s pretrial detention extended
“It is chilling and outrageous that Evan has now spent 10 months of his life in prison, simply for doing his job,” says The Wall Street Journal.
By Jackie Hajdenberg
Evan Gershkovich at Moscow City Court on June 22. Photo: Natalia Kolesnikova/AFP via Getty Images
September 8, 2023, 4:49 pm
Rosh Hashanah letter-writing campaign for Evan Gershkovich
Excerpts to be collated into one “collective” letter that will be vetted by Russian authorities; full letters to be sent to his family
By Jackie Hajdenberg
US journalist Evan Gershkovich stands inside a defendants' cage at Moscow City Court on June 22, 2023. Photo: Natalia Kolesnikova/AFP via Getty Images
August 29, 2023, 8:57 am
Pretrial detention of Evan Gershkovich extended
A judge has ordered Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich remain in detention until at least November 30
By Jackie Hajdenberg
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich stands inside a glass cage before a hearing on his appeal against his extended detention, at the Moscow City Court, in Moscow on June 22, 2023. Photo: Natalia Kolesnikova/AFP
July 5, 2023, 10:25 am
Russia hints at prisoner swap possibility for Evan Gershkovich
Russian officials have suggested the possibility of a deal, but any consideration for a swap involving Gershkovich would have to wait until after a verdict is reached in his case.
By Jackie Hajdenberg
US journalist Evan Gershkovich stands inside a defendants' cage at Moscow City Court on June 22, 2023. Photo: NATALIA KOLESNIKOVA/AFP via Getty Images via JTA
June 23, 2023, 12:14 pm
Russian court rejects appeal to release Evan Gershkovich
Wall Street Journal reporter was arrested on March 29 and charged with espionage. He denies the allegations
By Jackie Hajdenberg
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich is escorted by officers from the Lefortovsky court to a bus, in Moscow, Russia, March 30, 2023. Photo: AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko, File
May 25, 2023, 12:07 pm
Showing support for imprisoned reporter
The Jewish reporter was detained on March 29 and subsequently charged with espionage, the first time such charges have been levelled against a journalist since the Cold War.
By AJN STAFF
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich stands in a glass cage in a courtroom at the Moscow City Court, in Moscow, Russia, on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. Photo: AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko
May 24, 2023, 9:37 am
Writing a wrong: We Stand With Evan
On March 29, WSJ journalist Evan Gershkovich entered a restaurant in Yekaterinburg on an assignment. Two hours later, his phone was turned off. His family, colleagues and lawyers from the WSJ lost contact with him. A mere 24 hours later, the WSJ confirmed that Evan had been detained. This is Evan's story.
By Jessica Abelsohn
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