The Journal's top editor wrote Tuesday that Gershkovich's case represents a 'travesty of justice.'
Evan Gershkovich at Yekaterinburg's Sverdlovsk Regional Court on June 26. Photo: Natalia Kolesnikova/AFP via Getty ImagesGershkovich, 32, is the first American journalist to stand trial in Russia on spying charges since the Cold War. Russian authorities have failed to publicly produce any evidence against him.
He faces 20 years in prison if convicted of the charges that he, the Journal and the Biden administration have denied.Wednesday's hearing lasted more than two hours.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov declined to comment on the trial proceedings or possible talks for a prisoner exchange on Wednesday, telling reporters that it is necessary to wait for a verdict in the case,Share on facebook
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