Caged 'like he's an animal': Evan Gershkovich's trial begins in Russia

The espionage trial for Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich began today in Russia. If convicted, he could face up to 20 years in prison. Dow Jones Executive Vice President and General Counsel Jay Conti joins Chris Jansing to discuss the efforts to secure his release.



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[josephjones]

Here's a silly piece of advice: Don't go to a hostile foreign country just to provoke its government.

[kayty]

Looks healthier then US prisoners.
And yes he was a spy

[jz]

Hopefully, fourteen years from now, Russia will allow Evan Gershkovich to cop a plea to one count of duplicity in return for compassionate relief as was done in Julian Assange’s case. Julian Assange was never a US citizen yet was subject to strict US law.

[bartjargengarblbargeler]

How long did the West jail Assange for again?

[DavidJ]

Every time Trump praises Poootin, just remember that this is the same person who has wrongfully imprisoned multiple Americans in Ru55ia.

[Alice-me]

I bet their jails look more humane than the US jails.

[janetmaddock]

Just seeing his face makes my heart break for him. It also makes me angry!

[slimfit]

That’s the price he pays for being a CIA spy

[wesleyc.]

Americans make the best Russian bargaining chips.

[mavothefuture]

how long has usa jailed Assange. we are fed up of the west putin thank u 👊🤝🤝🤝

[MyHalcyonDaysAreHere]

It must be mentioned, though we need to state this carefully, if T****, can help in the release of those still detained n Russia, now more than any other time is the best time to show his humanity towards his fellow countrymen. There is no harm in trying. This goes beyond politics, beyond personalities.

[aphrodittee]

😅 What?! like a cage?!!
American courts have the same thing here!😂

[nancymcmonarch]

Bless him for his commitment to journalism, but I can't imagine wanting to visit that awful country.

[jackbooten]

If he knew how to play basketball the democrats would get him out. It has to have political value, that Marine has been over there for quite a long time.

[GreenwhiteblueGWU]

Amazing how many trolls are in this comment section..

[alexandrnoskov]

Your opinion is very important for Russia. The opinion of a country where every third citizen has been convicted of various crimes. Clowns, every third US citizen has been in prison! Russia is at the bottom of the list by country in terms of criminal danger, while the United States tops this list.

[lucycarola]

Hey!!! Luke! Haven’t seen you in a while! Greetings!

[CTShadows]

Wokecuckery isnot tolerated in nations that know better.

[NDARYBC]

Listen up my Americans, don"t go to any country that's trump, Allied.

[HorsePower]

Nahtzi Ukraine will bow to their conquer