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Free Evan Gershkovich

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Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich is being held in Russia on patently absurd charges. As his friends & colleagues, we demand his immediate release.

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Here is an early look at the front page of a special section wrapping today's Wall Street Journal on.wsj.com/3vyw07m

Here is an early look at the front page of a special section wrapping today's Wall Street Journal on.wsj.com/3vyw07m
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Pjotr Sauer(@PjotrSauer) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Evan Gershkovich, our dear friend falsely accused by Russia of spying, had his pre-trial detention extended by three months today. Friday will mark the first anniversary of Evan's arrest which he has spent in the notorious Lefortovo jail. It's sickening. Free Evan

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Gráinne McCarthy(@grainnemcc) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Danielle Gershkovich is such a formidable ambassador for her brother. 'My brother is not a spy, he’s a journalist. And he’s my brother, I want him home. Please whatever it would take, I just want my brother home.” scrippsnews.com/stories/wsj-re… The Wall Street Journal Scripps News

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if you weren't able to attend or stream the event at Bowdoin College, Evan's alma mater, last night, here is a recording of it: bowdoin.edu/talks/recordin…

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for those in Maine, Evan's alma mater Bowdoin College is hosting a panel on Evan's plight & the global fight for press freedom tomorrow (Tues) evening. details here: calendar.bowdoin.edu/event/journali…

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Gráinne McCarthy(@grainnemcc) 's Twitter Profile Photo

“There are certain contacts in this regard, but we do not want to make them public in any way,” Dmitry Peskov said during a briefing broadcast by state media. “They must continue in complete silence.” wsj.com/articles/russi… via The Wall Street Journal

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A judge denied Evan's appeal to end his pretrial detention this morning. He'll remain detained until August 30, under patently bogus charges.

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Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives voted *unanimously* (422-0, something practically unheard of!) to pass a resolution calling for Evan's immediate release, as well as that of Paul Whelan. reuters.com/world/united-u…

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Last night, friends of Evan's unfurled a banner calling for his release at the Mets-Yankees game. Today marked 11 weeks since he was unjustly arrested.

Last night, friends of Evan's unfurled a banner calling for his release at the Mets-Yankees game. Today marked 11 weeks since he was unjustly arrested. #FreeEvan #IStandWithEvan
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Last week, Evan’s parents traveled to Moscow to briefly catch a glimpse of him in a courtroom. “Any parent who loves their kid would travel to the end of the world to be with them for five minutes,” his mother said. wsj.com/articles/missi…

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Paul Beckett(@paulwsj) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It is time for ⁦Evan Gershkovich⁩ to come home and back to the WSJ newsroom. The U.S. government must act. And the Russian government must release him.

It is time for ⁦@evangershkovich⁩ to come home and back to the WSJ newsroom. The U.S. government must act. And the Russian government must release him. #IStandWithEvan
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Polina Ivanova(@polinaivanovva) 's Twitter Profile Photo

“Any par­ent who loves their kid would travel to the end of the world to be with them for five min­utes,” she said.  wsj.com/articles/missi…

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Sadie Gurman(@sgurman) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The U.S. is engaging w/countries that hold Russian citizens in custody and is open to incorporating those prisoners in a deal to free The Wall Street Journal Evan Gershkovich & other Americans detained in Russia. Louise Radnofsky Brett Forrest Nancy Youssef, نانسي يوسف wsj.com/articles/u-s-o…

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for those in Massachusetts, there will be a benefit concert supporting Evan & press freedom at Taffeta in Lowell on June 23. tickets here: tixr.com/groups/taffeta…

for those in Massachusetts, there will be a benefit concert supporting Evan & press freedom at Taffeta in Lowell on June 23. tickets here: tixr.com/groups/taffeta…
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All of Evan Gershkovich's WSJ stories are free to read and can be found at the link in my pinned tweet. This co-byline from May 2022 looked at how a narrative casting Russia as the victim of the West was gaining momentum. wsj.com/articles/russi…

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Pjotr Sauer(@PjotrSauer) 's Twitter Profile Photo

'It costs 20 roubles per page to write to my best friend, 65 for the envelope, 75 more so he has the option to reply. Last month, we were chatting on a beach. Now it’s letters to Lefortovo prison.' Heartbreaking piece by the brilliant Polina Ivanova
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Pjotr Sauer(@PjotrSauer) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today marks four weeks since our dear friend Evan Gershkovich was detained in Russia. We continue to stand with Evan and his family in seeking his immediate release.

Today marks four weeks since our dear friend Evan Gershkovich was detained in Russia. We continue to stand with Evan and his family in seeking his immediate release. #IStandWithEvan
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