Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich will reach a grim milestone on March 29. That date marks the one-year anniversary of his detention in Russia.
Evan is being held in Moscow’s Lefortovo Prison on charges of espionage. Evan, his family, the Wall Street Journal, and the State Department all deny that Evan is a spy.
Danielle Gershkovich, Evan’s sister, spoke to the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.
“I’m sure you can imagine this has been a really difficult year for his family. A lot of uncertainty and we just have to take it day by day,” Evan’s sister, Danielle Gershkovich, said on Thursday at a National Press Club event.
“It’s incredible to see this community of journalists rally around Evan,” she added. “We’re just so appreciative… and, of course, the incredible team at the Wall Street Journals has been so amazing and supportive. We’re going to…