
Russia is seeking 18-year prison term for Evan Gershkovich, whose closed-door trial on charges of espionage is nearing its end. The Wall Street Journal reporter, who’s 32, has rejected the charges, as have his employers and the White House.
Russian prosecutors sought a prison sentence of 18 years on Friday for Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who is on trial on espionage charges that he, his employer and the U.S. vehemently deny.