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Russian Court to Hear Appeal on Journal Reporter Evan Gershkovich’s Detention

Wall Street Journal reporter had been ordered to be held in a Moscow prison until at least Aug. 30

By Ann M. Simmons
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich was detained in Russia on March 29 while on a reporting trip and accused of spying. Here’s a breakdown of the events surrounding his arrest and what comes next. Illustration: Todd Johnson

A Russian court is set to hear an appeal on Thursday to release Evan Gershkovich, the Wall Street Journal reporter deemed by the U.S. to be wrongfully held, after he was ordered last month to remain in Moscow’s Lefortovo prison until at least Aug. 30. 

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