Statement on Evan Gershkovich detention reaching one year

This week marks a year since Russia detained journalist Evan Gershkovich under ridiculous espionage pretenses.

 

Today, a Russian court extended his detention for another three months.

 

These absurd allegations should be dropped and Evan should be returned to his family and community immediately. 

 

 

Signed,

Jewish Federations of North America

Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ

Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey

Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey