Report: Russia Releasing American Journalist Evan Gershkovich And Paul Whelan In Historic Multi-Country Prisoner Swap
A Russian Tupolev Tu-204-300 plane prepares to land at Esenboga airport in Ankara, August 1, 2024. Turkish authorities say 26 prisoners have been exchanged between Russia and several Western countries. Turkey has coordinated the exchange of 26 prisoners between Russia and several Western countries, including American journalist Evan Gershkovich, the Turkish presidency announced in Ankara. […]
Harris campaign rips Trump ahead of his meeting with black journalist group
O’Leary: What did Vice President Harris actually do? “Shark Tank” star Kevin O’Leary is discussing reports that Vice President Kamala Harris had a 92% turnover rate, questioning what she’s accomplished so far in her career. Before former President Trump appeared at a National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) event this afternoon, Harris’ campaign slammed him, […]
Polish Journalist Suspended for Calling ‘Imagine’ a ‘Vision of Communism’ During Olympic Opening
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s state broadcaster on Saturday suspended a television journalist who reacted to the playing of John Lennon’s “Imagine” during the Olympic opening ceremony by calling it a “vision of communism.” Broadcaster TVP issued a statement on Saturday saying journalist and sports commentator Przemyslaw Babiarz would not be allowed to make on-air […]
Polish Journalist Suspended for Calling ‘Imagine’ a ‘Vision of Communism’ During Olympic Opening
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s state broadcaster on Saturday suspended a television journalist who reacted to the playing of John Lennon’s “Imagine” during the Olympic opening ceremony by calling it a “vision of communism.” Broadcaster TVP issued a statement on Saturday saying journalist and sports commentator Przemyslaw Babiarz would not be allowed to make on-air […]
Russia sentences US journalist Evan Gershkovich to 16 years
A Russian court has handed down its verdict against Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich after more than a year of trial. The court found the 32-year-old Gershkovich guilty of “collecting secret information” while covering a trip to the Ural Mountain city of Yekaterinburg. He was sentenced to 16 years in prison. Wall Street Journal […]
Russia sentences US journalist Evan Gershkovich to 16 years after a brief spying trial the US rejected as a sham
YEKATERINBURG, Russia (AP) — Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich He was convicted of espionage on Friday and sentenced to 16 years in prison, charges his employer and the United States deny as trumped up. The conclusion of his swift and secretive trial in the country’s highly politicized justice system likely paved the way for […]
Espionage trial of US journalist Evan Gershkovich in Russia reaches closing arguments
Closing arguments began Friday in the espionage trial of American journalist Evan Gershkovich, who has been imprisoned for more than a year on charges that he, his employers and the US government strongly deny. Gershkovich appeared in court for a second consecutive day as the trial accelerates in Russia’s highly politicized judicial system. In previous […]
Journalist who’s known Biden for decades urges him to drop out of race: ‘Painful to watch’
Journalist Curtis Wilkie, who has covered eight presidential elections and White House administrations, called on Biden to withdraw from the race in an op-ed for Mississippi Today, saying it was “painful” to watch the president he’s known for decades. “President Biden should never have sought a second term,” Wilkie wrote. Wilkie joined a long list […]
‘Generation Kill’ author, award-winning journalist, Evan Wright dead at 59
Evan Wright, award-winning journalist and author of “Generation Kill,” has passed away. He was 59 years old. Wright reportedly committed suicide on Friday at his Los Angeles home. County Coroner’s OfficeHis widow, Kelly Wright, also confirmed his death to his former publication. Rolling Stoneon sunday. Author and journalist Evan Wright died by suicide Friday at […]
NYT journalist Masha Gessen convicted in Russia for criticizing the military
American journalist and author Masha Gessen was convicted in absentia by a Moscow court on Monday of spreading false information about the military and sentenced to eight years in prison. Moscow-born Gessen is a US-based reporter for The New Yorker, a columnist for The New York Times and a prominent critic of Russian President Vladimir […]