![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wall-street-journal-reporter-evan-gershkovich-has-been-detained-by-cowardly-putin-for-100-days-he-must-be-freed-now/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/crop-22957612.jpg&description=BRAVE Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has now been wrongfully detained for 100 days in Russia on trumped-up charges of "espionage". The US journalist, 31, was captured by Vladimir Putin's secret police in March - yet Russian officials have offered no evidence to back up their allegations. 8 Evan Gershkovich was arrested in Russia on March 29 and accused of espionage Credit: AFP 8 The US and British MPs have accused Russia of using the reporter as a political hostage Credit: AP 8 Gershkovich was arrested in the city of Yekaterinburg Credit: AP Supporters of press freedom are today being urged to "stand with Evan" and show their support as his shameful detention reaches its hundredth day. Gershkovich has been held for more than 13 weeks on what the US government and The Wall Street Journal say are bogus and baseless claims of espionage. His employers called the arrest "a vicious affront to a free press" that "should spur outrage in all free people and governments throughout the world". 'No reporter should ever be detained for simply doing their job," The Journal added. In a letter to readers today, Journal editor-in-chief Emma Tucker branded Gershkovich's arrest as "a brazen violation of press freedom that has far-reaching consequences for journalism and the media, as well as for governments and democracies". She added: In the days since Evan was arrested we have been inspired by the support that you, our readers, have provided. "It has helped us to keep Evan's plight at the top of the news agenda. "As we reflect on this difficult milestone, we encourage you to continue sharing Evan's reporting and the latest updates on his situation. "Journalism is not a crime, and we will not rest until Evan is released." Readers are encouraged to show their support for Gershkovich by adding the hashtag #IStandWithEvan to their social media posts, and by using his picture on social media. The Russian-speaking 31-year-old was arrested on a reporting trip to the central){kind=link}
BRAVE Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has now been wrongfully detained for 100 days in Russia on trumped-up charges of “espionage”.
The US journalist, 31, was captured by Vladimir Putin’s secret police in March – yet Russian officials have offered no evidence to back up their allegations.
Supporters of press freedom are today being urged to “stand with Evan” and show their support as his shameful detention reaches its hundredth day.
Gershkovich has been held for more than 13 weeks on what the US government and The Wall Street Journal say are bogus and baseless claims of espionage.
His employers called the arrest “a vicious affront to a free press” that “should spur outrage in all free people and governments throughout the world”.