NY Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post Call on Biden to Work for Release of Reporter Detained in Russia
thewrap.comthe letter reads.The letter continues, “Evan’s case is the latest in a disturbing trend where journalists are harassed, arrested or worse for reporting the news.
The unjust arrest of any reporter, anywhere in the world, is simply unacceptable. We stand united in demanding Evan’s release, and we won’t rest until he is safely brought back home.”In late March, Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal reporter, was arrested in Russia; accused of espionage and recently denied an appeal, Gershkovich faces up to 20 years in prison if found guilty.
He’s only the latest foreign national to be arrested on dubious charges in Russia, part of what many experts say is an effort to gain leverage in negotiations with the U.S.
to recover arrested Russian spies.The Wall Street Journal and the US Government denies spying allegations. Earlier this month, the Biden administration said he was “wrongfully detained,” and vowed they are working on doing everything they can to secure his release.This isn’t the first time the Biden administration had to deal with an American being detained in Russia.
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