Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has been deprived of 12 months of normal existence; a year of missed weddings, reporting trips and travels with friends wsj.com/world/russia/e… via The Wall Street Journal

In solidarity with my The Wall Street Journal colleague Evan Gershkovich, who is unjustly detained in Russia, watch this 24-hr reading of his work. One day is a long time. Evan’s work has been silenced for an entire year—this is his journalism, and journalism is not a crime.
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The U.S. considers only two Americans ‘wrongfully detained’ in Russia, but there are more families seeking the might of Washington to bring their loved ones home wsj.com/world/russia/f… via The Wall Street Journal

Friday marks one year that my The Wall Street Journal colleague, Evan Gershkovich, has been unjustly detained in Russia.

To honor him and push for his release, friends and co-workers are doing a marathon reading of his journalistic work. Watch this tribute here —>

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NEW: Thousands of vulnerable New Yorkers are failed by the state's broken guardianship system -- especially poor folks without family or friends to look after them. We found they're exploited and neglected by a loosely-regulated network of nonprofits. propublica.org/article/how-on…

Welcome and important statement from National Press Club which has been a constant and valuable ally. Journalists Evan and Alsu as well as Paul Whelan should be released immediately . #IStandWithEvan #FreeAlsu

This is huge! So proud of my alma mater for finding a way to make the journalism industry more accessible. A $10M gift from craig newmark sets the school on a path to become tuition-free. journalism.cuny.edu/2024/01/10-mil…

It’s Tuesday, January 2, 2024.

WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich was detained by the Russian FSB on March 29, 2023.

279 days ago.

His “crime” was practicing journalism in Russia.

FREE EVAN AND PAUL WHELAN!

#IStandWithEvan

Hi. I just thought it was important to note that shack reporters at police headquarters are being moved out of One Police Plaza to a large trailer. It’s a big deal because we have been in there since the building was constructed in the 70s. No official notice as to why.

To friends, Evan Gershkovich is a connector with an empathetic ear and self-deprecating humor. His wrongful detention has drawn them closer.

“Until he’s home, we’re never doing enough.'
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A Russian court ruled to extend the detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich wsj.com/world/russia/r… via The Wall Street Journal #FreeEvan #IStandWithEvan #JournalismIsNotACrime

All: please save a seat and a thought for ⁦Evan Gershkovich⁩ at your Thanksgiving table. There are no holidays in Russian prison. #IStandWithEvan

New York City’s Adams administration is looking for large outdoor spaces as it plans the next phase of its response to the migrant housing crisis wsj.com/us-news/new-yo… via Jimmy Vielkind

Sam Bankman-Fried's lawyer said Wednesday the FTX founder will testify in his fraud case. Story to come. But here's our previous take on the pros and cons of defendant's testifying. wsj.com/us-news/law/sa…

Shoutout to Omonia for again making the cake for the “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” franchise

It has been 23 — repeat, 23 — weeks since Evan Gershkovich was arrested in Russia for doing his job. We remain fiercely concerned about our colleague and won't rest until he's home. Here is our D.C. bureau standing w/ his brave parents. Journalism is not a crime. #IStandWithEvan

Now: Special Counsel David Weiss said he would seek an indictment of Hunter Biden by Sept. 29, after a plea deal the president’s son had reached on tax charges fell apart. via Aruna Viswanatha wsj.com/politics/hunte…

Special Counsel Jack Smith obtained a search warrant earlier this year involving records related to Donald Trump’s Twitter account, per ⁦Jann Wolfe⁩ wsj.com/articles/speci…

“If you only win your cases, you’re not bringing hard cases,” said Lanny Breuer, former head of the Criminal Division who hired Smith to lead PIN. “It’s very, very difficult to get convictions.” New from me, w/ James Fanelli

This is an important story. A police scanner is a necessary part of the work we do. Tactical freqs have been private for a while, this is about dispatch. Opacity here is dangerous.