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(The Guardian) Biden on Russia sentencing of WSJ reporter: 'Journalism is not a crime'
Earlier on Friday, a Russian court found Wall Street Journal’s Evan Gershkovich guilty of espionage and sentenced him to 16 years in prison, after a trial widely viewed as a sham.
In a statement, Biden denounced the sentencing decision, saying Gershkovich had “committed no crime”. The US president said the reporter was “targeted by the Russian government because he is a journalist and an American” and that his administration was “pushing hard” for his release. - As I have long said and as the UN also concluded, there is no question that Russia is wrongfully detaining Evan. Journalism is not a crime. We will continue to stand strong for press freedom in Russia and worldwide, and stand against all those who seek to attack the press or target journalists. Additionally, since the very first day of my administration, I have had no higher priority than seeking the release and safe return of Evan, Paul Whelan and all Americans wrongfully detained and held hostage abroad. Evan has endured his ordeal with remarkable strength. We will not cease in our efforts to bring him home. And Jill and I are holding Evan and his family in our prayers.
-Read https://www.theguardian.com/world/a...urnalist-evan-gershkovich-hopes-prisoner-swap
Earlier on Friday, a Russian court found Wall Street Journal’s Evan Gershkovich guilty of espionage and sentenced him to 16 years in prison, after a trial widely viewed as a sham.
In a statement, Biden denounced the sentencing decision, saying Gershkovich had “committed no crime”. The US president said the reporter was “targeted by the Russian government because he is a journalist and an American” and that his administration was “pushing hard” for his release. - As I have long said and as the UN also concluded, there is no question that Russia is wrongfully detaining Evan. Journalism is not a crime. We will continue to stand strong for press freedom in Russia and worldwide, and stand against all those who seek to attack the press or target journalists. Additionally, since the very first day of my administration, I have had no higher priority than seeking the release and safe return of Evan, Paul Whelan and all Americans wrongfully detained and held hostage abroad. Evan has endured his ordeal with remarkable strength. We will not cease in our efforts to bring him home. And Jill and I are holding Evan and his family in our prayers.
-Read https://www.theguardian.com/world/a...urnalist-evan-gershkovich-hopes-prisoner-swap
