🎧 Listen: In today’s episode of The Journal podcast, WSJ Moscow Bureau Chief AMSimmons1 explains what happened in a Russian court during the detention hearing of reporter Evan Gershkovich, and what comes next
This transcript was prepared by a transcription service. This version may not be in its final form and may be updated.Kate Linebaugh: And you hired Evan, right?Kate Linebaugh: We spoke to Ann about detained Wall Street Journal reporter, Evan Gershkovich, who's currently being held in a Russian prison.
Ann Simmons: It was heartening for us because we saw Evan for the very first time in about three weeks, ever since he was detained and then subsequently arrested. And it was heartening because Evan was quite upbeat. He appeared to be in good spirits. He looked great, wearing a pair of jeans and a checkered shirt, and he looked like the Evan we know. So I think that was quite encouraging for a lot of us who have been quite worried and understandably so.
Kate Linebaugh: Before the hearing started, some journalists had been allowed into the courtroom to take pictures and videos. But when the hearing began, they were moved to another room and the live television feed was switched off. It was turned back on for the final 10 minutes of the hearing. When the judge quickly read the ruling, what was the result of the hearing?
Ann Simmons: They spoke of their disappointment, that the appeal, their appeal, had not been granted, that the judge had rejected the proposals that they had suggested for Evan and the fact that he would have to continue in pre-trial detention.Ann Simmons: They also told us that Evan pleaded not guilty to the spying allegation and they said he's ready to prove it.
Kate Linebaugh: After the hearing, Evan was returned to where he'd been held, Lefortovo Prison. What that notorious Russian prison is like, is next. Tell us where Evan is being held. What do we know about this prison? Ann Simmons: Well, everyone knows the name of Lefortovo. People just know it to be a place where, at least in the old days, during the Soviet Union, a lot of people went in and never came out.Ann Simmons: The lawyers have been in to see him, and now the US Ambassador has had access to Evan as well. His lawyer said that he remains upbeat and in good health. He is able to read books. He's able to receive letters. He's received several letters of support.
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