Journalist found guilty of espionage in Russia

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich found guilty of espionage by Russian court and sentenced to 16 years in prison.

Key Points

  • Evan Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal reporter, was found guilty of espionage in Russia
  • The charges were denied by WSJ, CIA, and Gershkovich himself
  • Gershkovich was sentenced to 16 years in prison