{"id":200,"date":"2024-07-19T14:00:16","date_gmt":"2024-07-19T11:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ti-russia.org\/en\/?p=200"},"modified":"2024-11-19T17:36:16","modified_gmt":"2024-11-19T13:36:16","slug":"free-evan-gershkovich","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ti-russia.org\/en\/2024\/07\/19\/free-evan-gershkovich\/","title":{"rendered":"Statement from Transparency International Russia on the Unjust Prosecution of Evan Gershkovich"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Transparency International Russia vehemently condemns the ongoing persecution of Evan Gershkovich, an esteemed journalist from The Wall Street Journal, who has been unjustly put in custody in Russia since March 2023 on baseless espionage charges. We stand in unwavering support of Evan, recognizing his exceptional contributions to journalism and his profound expertise on Russian affairs.<\/p>\n<p>Evan Gershkovich\u2019s arrest and the subsequent proposal for an 18-year prison sentence represent a blatant affront to press freedom and a distressing attempt to silence independent voices. Evan\u2019s dedicated reporting has been instrumental in shedding light on critical issues within Russia, and his work embodies the highest standards of journalistic integrity.<\/p>\n<p>The charges against Evan are designed to intimidate and deter foreign journalists from uncovering the truth. This action is not only a grave injustice to Evan but also a significant threat to the principles of transparency and accountability that underpin any just society.<\/p>\n<p>We call upon the Russian authorities to cease their persecution of journalists immediately. Journalism is not a crime. 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