Evan Gershkovich Sentenced to 16 Years in Russian Prison After Wrongful Conviction

The court’s verdict—after three days of hearings—was widely viewed as a foregone conclusion, since acquittals in Russian espionage trials are exceedingly rare.

The court’s verdict—after three days of hearings—was widely viewed as a foregone conclusion, since acquittals in Russian espionage trials are exceedingly rare.