Skip to Main Content

Russian court extends detention of reporter Evan Gershkovich

The New Jersey native was arrested on espionage charges March 29

05/24/2023

NJ Spotlight News

Russian court extends detention of reporter Evan Gershkovich

Clip: 5/24/2023 | 6m 20sVideo has Closed Captions

The New Jersey native was arrested on espionage charges March 29

On Tuesday, a Russian court extended the detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich by three months. Gershkovich’s parents — who are Soviet emigres — were allowed in the courtroom after a long wait. The 31-year-old New Jersey native was arrested on espionage charges on March 29 while reporting on a story in Yekaterinburg.

05/24/2023

Problems playing video?   | Closed Captioning Feedback

Report a Problem

Before you submit an error, please consult our Video Help page.

Problems playing video?   | Closed Captioning Feedback

Report a Problem

Before you submit an error, please consult our Video Help page.

NJ Spotlight News is a local public television program presented by THIRTEEN PBS

Lawmakers hear arguments over liquor licensing in NJ

Video has Closed Captions

Clip: 5/24/2023 | 4m 20s | Towns currently are allowed one license for every 3,000 residents (4m 20s)

Potential use of AI in Newark schools' security raises flags

Video has Closed Captions

Clip: 5/24/2023 | 4m 48s | Interview: Jessie Gomez, reporter with Chalkbeat Newark (4m 48s)

School book bans: Emotions run high in Roxbury

Video has Closed Captions

Clip: 5/24/2023 | 4m 19s | Cheers, jeers and heckling at crowded school board meeting (4m 19s)

US Surgeon General warns that social media can harm children

Video has Closed Captions

Clip: 5/24/2023 | 1m 5s | 'Extreme, inappropriate and harmful content' is being spread to adolescents (1m 5s)

Providing Support for PBS.org

Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship

Support for PBS provided by:

NJ Spotlight News is a local public television program presented by THIRTEEN PBS

Sign in with Email

or

Continue with GoogleContinue with FacebookContinue with Apple

By creating an account, you acknowledge that PBS may share your information with our member stations and our respective service providers, and that you have read and understand the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

Are you sure you want to remove null from My List?