Russian judge denies request to release jailed WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich

A Russian judge has extended the detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, despite demands from his employer, American lawmakers and press freedom groups for his release. On Thursday, Gershkovich made his second court appearance since being jailed on espionage charges in Russia,…

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