International

Moscow Court Upholds Detention of US Journalist Evan Gershkovich until Late August

Recently, a court in Moscow upheld a previous ruling to extend the detention of Evan Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal journalist who was arrested in Russia on charges of espionage. The court rejected Gershkovich’s appeal and determined that he would remain in custody until late August.

Gershkovich, a 31-year-old US citizen, was apprehended in March during a reporting assignment. LASt month a Moscow Court agreed to keep him in custody till 30th August. A challenge appeal was presented by the Defence which was rejected by the Court. Despite denying the espionage allegations, both Gershkovich and his employer have maintained his innocence. The US government has criticized his detention as unjust and has called for his immediate release.

During the court hearing, Gershkovich, dressed in a black T-shirt and light blue jeans, appeared tense as he paced inside a glass defendant’s enclosure. The proceedings commenced behind closed doors after other journalists were asked to leave the courtroom.

The apprehension of Evan Gershkovich in Yekaterinburg caused concern among journalists in Russia, as authorities have not provided clear information regarding the evidence supporting the espionage accusations.

Gershkovich is currently detained at the notorious Lefortovo prison in Moscow, known for its harsh conditions. While U.S. Embassy officials were permitted to visit him once, their two subsequent requests to see him were denied by Russian authorities. On Thursday, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov stated that the Ministry is reviewing another visit request from the embassy.

Meera Verma

Recent Posts

Non-Compliance In 2021 Defamation Case: Former Diplomat Lakshmi Puri Moves Delhi HC Against TMC leader Saket Gokhale

Former Diplomat Lakshmi Puri on Monday has approached the Delhi High Court in relation to…

24 minutes ago

Vandalism At Allu Arjun’s House: Hyderabad Court Grants Bail To 6 Accused

Six individuals, accused of vandalizing actor Allu Arjun's residence in Hyderabad's Jubilee Hills, has granted…

30 minutes ago

BJP MLAs Petition Delhi HC Over Pending CAG Reports

Several Bharatiya Janata Party MLAs from Delhi have approached the Delhi High Court on Monday…

1 hour ago

Delhi HC Extends Kuldeep Singh Sengar’s Interim Bail For One Month

The Delhi High Court on Monday has extended the interim bail of Kuldeep Singh Sengar,…

2 hours ago

Supreme Court Says “Marriage Is Relationship Built On Mutual Trust, Companionship”

The Supreme Court has upheld a decision by the Madras High Court granting a divorce…

2 days ago

Delhi HC Grants Anticipatory Bail To Lawyer In Brother’s Criminal Case

The Delhi High Court has granted transit anticipatory bail to a lawyer whose brother is…

2 days ago