Wall Street Journal Reporter Evan Gershkovich Remains in Russian Jail After Appeal Rejected.

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Wall Street Journal Reporter Evan Gershkovich Remains in Russian Jail After Appeal Rejected.
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A Russian court has rejected an appeal to release American journalist Evan Gershkovich, who was detained in Moscow on charges of violating visa regulations. Gershkovich, who works for the news website "The Moscow Times," has been in detention since February 17 and faces up to five years in prison if convicted. His case has drawn criticism from press freedom advocates and the US government.

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