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- Journalist Evan Gershkovich receives a 16-year sentence in Russia.
- President Joe Biden condemns the sentencing as targeting due to Gershkovich’s profession and nationality.
- Outrage grows internationally over the perceived injustice of the sentence.
Journalist Evan Gershkovich Sentenced in Russia, Sparks Global Outcry
In a move that has drawn international condemnation, American journalist Evan Gershkovich has been sentenced to 16 years in a Russian penal colony.
President Joe Biden has publicly decried the sentencing, stating that Gershkovich was singled out by the Russian government due to his dual identity as a journalist and an American. The severity of the sentence has triggered a wave of outrage across the globe, with many viewing it as an attack on press freedom and a politically motivated act. The case has become a focal point for discussions on the risks faced by journalists in areas of political tension.
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- Image: Outrage grows over Evan Gershkovich’s 16-year sentence in Russian penal.
