Evan Gershkovich’s pretrial detention extended through late March, one year after his arrest
The Wall Street Journal condemned the court’s decision, which was made in a closed hearing on Friday
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Fast Forward Jews are asked to set a place for arrested journalist Evan Gershkovich at Passover Seders
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