Russian prosecutor seeks 18-year sentence for US journalist Evan Gershkovich
Of course, it was never in doubt that Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich would be found guilty of espionage — the acquittal rate in criminal trials held before a judge in Russia is only 0.34 percent.
Gershkovich could still be pardoned by Russian President Vladimir Putin, possibly in conjunction with a potential prisoner swap with the United States.
The Moscow correspondent of the 'Wall Street Journal' has been sentenced to 16 years in prison on espionage charges, which he denies.