Sen. Ossoff Condemns Russian Sham ‘Sentencing’ of American Journalist Evan Gershkovich

Atlanta, Ga. - U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff today released the following statement.

"I condemn the Russian Government's wrongful arrest, sham trial, and today's unjust 'sentencing' of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich. I call again for Mr. Gershkovich's immediate release.

"Mr. Gershkovich is an honorable American journalist who has been illegitimately seized and prosecuted by the Russian Federation. His detention and sham trial are cruel and unjustifiable violations of human rights and press freedom."

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