Evan Gershkovich Sentenced to 16 Years in Russian Prison After Wrongful Conviction

Evan Gershkovich Sentenced to 16 Years in Russian Prison After Wrongful Conviction Evan Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal reporter, faces 16 years in a Russian prison. He was falsely accused by Russian authorities of being a spy, leading to his wrongful conviction. The trial was marked by secrecy, with the verdict seen as a foregone conclusion by many. U.S. government officials condemned the trial as a sham, highlighting serious due process violations. Acquittals in Russian espionage trials are exceedingly rare, raising concerns about justice.