Russia sentences Wall Street Journal Reporter Evan Gershkovich to 16 years on espionage charges
"The conviction of Evan Gershkovich is a blatant attack on press freedom and a troubling precedent for journalists worldwide," said Emma Tucker, editor-in-chief of the Wall Street Journal. "Evan was doing his job with integrity and professionalism. This sentence is an outrage and a chilling reminder of the dangers faced by reporters in Russia."