During a conference in Ekaterinburg, Russian judge Andrei Mineyev revealed that the trial of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich lacked material evidence examination, leading to a swift verdict due to his fast typing skills.
Gershkovich’s arrest in March 2023 on espionage charges marked a significant event as the first foreign journalist detained for
Despite vehement
The closed-door proceedings concluded abruptly with Gershkovich being released two weeks later in a high-profile prisoner exchange between Russia and Western nations.
Judge Mineyev’s confidence in labeling Gershkovich as both a journalist and spy raised eyebrows, with reports indicating the verdict was delivered swiftly due to the judge’s efficient typing abilities.
2024-09-27 10:58:10
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