A Russian court on Friday convicted Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich on espionage charges his employer and the U.S. have rejected as a sham. He was sentenced to 16 years in prison after a secretive and rapid trial in the country’s highly politicized legal system.
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00:00In accordance with articles 307, 308 and 309 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation,
00:07I hereby sentence the member of the Russian Federation to 15 years in prison for committing a crime
00:11in accordance with articles 307 and 308 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation
00:14and to be sentenced to 16 years in prison for committing a crime in accordance with the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation.
00:20Mr. President, you have the right to a sentence of up to three years in prison.
00:27Do you have any questions?
00:36Evan, we love you!
00:38Citizens, the court has decided to make a decision.