Evan Gershkovich: Family Appeals to UN for Help as Trial Begins
One Year in Russian Prison
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has spent a year in a Russian prison after being accused of espionage. His family has now appealed to the United Nations for help.
Espionage Trial Begins
Gershkovich's trial began on Wednesday in Russia. He is accused of passing classified information to a foreign government, an accusation that his family and the Wall Street Journal strongly deny. The trial is expected to last several months.
Family's Plea to UN
In a letter to the UN Human Rights Committee, Gershkovich's family expressed their concerns over the fairness of the trial. They also requested the committee to intervene and ensure that Gershkovich's rights are respected.
The Wall Street Journal has also condemned the charges against Gershkovich, calling them "baseless" and "politically motivated."
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