Falsely Accused WSJ Reporter in Russian Court for Start of Closed-Door Proceedings
Falsely Accused WSJ Reporter in Russian Court for Start of Closed-Door Proceedings  
Podcast: WSJ What’s News
Published On: Wed Jun 26 2024
Description: A.M. Edition for June 26. Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich appears in court to face an allegation of espionage that he, the Journal and the U.S. government vehemently deny. WSJ world coverage chief Gordon Fairclough says the proceedings lack due process and that Gershkovich is being held hostage to geopolitical events. Plus, Rep. Jamaal Bowman loses his Democratic primary, while Republican Lauren Boebert wins hers. And, Kenyan protesters storm parliament as discontent with a raft of tax increases boils over. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices