Russian court data: US journalist Evan Gershkovich appeals extension of detention on spying charges
Russian court data shows that Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich is appealing a three-month extension of his detention on espionage charges
By AP News
Published - May 26, 2023, 10:21 AM ET
Last Updated - Jun 21, 2023, 03:38 PM EDT
MOSCOW (AP) — Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has appealed a three-month extention of his detention on espionage charges, a Russian court data website indicated Friday.
Gershkovich, a 31-year-old U.S. citizen, was arrested in March while on a reporting trip in Russia. He, his employer and the U.S. government have denied the charges. A Moscow court on Tuesday extended his detention until Aug. 30.
According to the court website the appeal was filed at the Lefortovo district court on Thursday. There was no information whether a date has been set for a hearing.
Gerhskovich's case has been wrapped in secrecy. Russian authorities haven’t detailed what — if any — evidence they have gathered to support the espionage charges.
