WSJ journalist to remain in custody Moscow court

The judge refused an appeal against the detention of Evan Gershkovich, who stands accused of espionage

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich will remain under arrest, the Moscow City Court ruled on Tuesday, rejecting an appeal for his release by his legal team. The US citizen is currently being held in the Lefortovo pre-trial detention center in Moscow.

The ruling comes as Gershkovi