US Ambassador Visits Imprisoned WSJ Reporter in Moscow
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U.S. Ambassador to Russia Lynne Tracy visited Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich in Moscow's Lefortovo Prison, where he is being held on espionage charges. Tracy reiterated the call for his immediate release and stated that Gershkovich is in good health and remains strong. The Lefortovo Court in Moscow ordered Gershkovich to be detained initially until May 29. Gershkovich denied the charges against him, and if convicted, he could face up to 20 years in prison. The U.S. government has repeatedly denied that Gershkovich was affiliated with them.
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