George Stephanopoulos sits down with an exclusive interview with the Wall Street Journal reporter’s parents about his ongoing detention in a Russian jail. WATCH NIGHTLINE EPISODES: https://abc.go.com/shows/nightline ALSO AVAILABLE ON HULU: https://hulu.tv/2wSmSrZ #nightline #evangershkovich #russia #wallstreetjournal #exclusive #abcnews
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Why was he jailed ?
Is it really helpful or sensible for Pres. Biden to declare (as he did 13 July) that Evan is 'illegally detained'? An American citizen in Russia is subject to Russian laws and Russian courts, not American ones – Evan has a Russian defence counsel and has made several appearances in Russian courts. So, what's 'illegal'. here? Americans, not even American presidents don't get to control the criminal justice systems of other sovereign nations – of which Russia is most certainly one. Not only will Biden's actions piss off the Russian courts and the Russian people (and thus probably potentially increase any sentence Evan might receive), every Russian, Mexican, Colombian, Chinese detained or incarcerated in the US will claim to be 'illegally detained'. American seems increasingly tone-deaf about relationships with the rest of the world.
This is honestly so sad! I hope that they are able to do the same that they were able to do with Brittany Griner. It's sad that this isn't having as much traction. It's so sad that they are detaining him for doing his job.
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Duper delight the story is propaganda
It’s so crazy how they lock them in a box in the court room, it’s so awkward I would be freaking out! I mean being in cuffs and being locked in a box are so different I couldn’t handle it after being in a cell all the time then a big box!
These parents are so brave. It's hard to sit by and watch your child (even as an adult) be in a negative situation. I am so glad he has kept his spirits up. A positive attitude is key.
I do hope Evan Gershkovich safely returns home to the US very soon. However, I oppose a prisoner swap because of the dangerous criminal Russia wants in exchange.