Russian court sentences US journalist Evan Gershkovich to 16 years in prison

Russian court sentences US journalist Evan Gershkovich to 16 years in prison

Reporter found guilty of spying in trial thought to have been rushed in preparation for prisoner swap

A Russian court has found the US journalist Evan Gershkovich guilty of espionage and sentenced him to 16 years in prison, after a trial widely described as a sham.

Earlier on Friday, the prosecution asked for an 18-year jail term for the Wall Street Journal correspondent. Gershkovich, 32, has denied the charges and pleaded not guilty during a closed session on Friday.

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