U.S. journalist jailed by Russia meets lawyers for first time, in good health - editor


  • World
  • Wednesday, 05 Apr 2023

FILE PHOTO: A view shows the pre-trial detention centre Lefortovo, where Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, arrested on suspicion of espionage, is reportedly being held in Moscow, Russia March 30, 2023. REUTERS/Evgenia Novozhenina/File Photo

(Reuters) -Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who was arrested and charged with espionage in Russia last week, met his lawyers for the first time on Tuesday, editor-in-chief Emma Tucker said in a message to staff.

"Evan's health is good, and he is grateful for the outpouring of support from around the world," Tucker said in the letter, a copy of which was seen by Reuters.

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