A Russian court, on Tuesday (Nov 28) extended the detention of American journalist and Wall Street reporter Evan Gershkovich,&nbsp;who is awaiting trail on espionage charges, until January 30, 2024, reported the Russian media.&nbsp;

The 32-year-old American citizen was detained in March by Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) in the Urals city of Yekaterinburg on charges of espionage for which he could face up to 20 years in prison.&nbsp;

The charges against the American journalist have been denied by him, his employer and even the White House.&nbsp;

<h2>About the recent hearing</h2>

“The court ruled to extend the term of detention of Gershkovich, accused of a crime under Article 276 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, for up to 10 months, that is, until January 30, 2024,” said Moscow’s Lefortovo district court, as per Reuters.&nbsp;

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The hearing took place behind closed doors since Russian authorities say details of the criminal case against the American journalist are classified. Gershkovich is the first US journalist to be detained on spying charges in Russia since the Cold War.

Moscow has said that Gershkovich was caught “red-handed” and accused him of trying to obtain military secrets. The reporter was “acting on the instructions of the American side, collected information constituting a state secret about the activities of one of the enterprises of the Russian military-industrial complex,” the FSB has alleged.&nbsp;

<h2>Detained for nearly 250 days</h2>

The WSJ and Dow Jones said that Gershkovich was simply doing his job in Russia and have repeatedly denied the espionage charges.&nbsp;

“Evan has now been unjustly imprisoned for nearly 250 days, and every day is a day too long,” said the Journal, in statement.&nbsp;

It added, “The accusations against him are categorically false and his continued imprisonment is a brazen and outrageous attack on a free press, which is critical for a free society. We continue to stand with Evan and call for his immediate release.”

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<h2>Is Russia looking for another prisoner swap?</h2>

“We are deeply concerned by the court’s decision,” said the US embassy in Moscow after the recent hearing. We reiterate our call for his immediate release.”

A report by Reuters citing diplomats said Gershkovich was probably detained as part of broader Russian effort to build up a store of arrest of US citizens to be swapped for Russian citizens, including convicted spies.

However, Russia rarely releases people imprisoned while awaiting trial on serious charges. Moscow has also previously rejected the possibility of an exchange involving Gershkovich until a verdict is reached in his case.&nbsp;

So far, no date has been announced for his trial while the American journalist has appealed his detention several times. All the appeals have been rejected by the Russian court.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

A Russian court, on Tuesday (Nov 28) extended the detention of American journalist and Wall Street reporter Evan Gershkovich, who is awaiting trail on espionage charges, until January 30, 2024, reported the Russian media.

A Russian court, on Tuesday (Nov 28) extended the detention of American journalist and Wall Street reporter Evan Gershkovich, who is awaiting trail on espionage charges, until January 30, 2024, reported the Russian media. The 32-year-old American citizen was detained in March by Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) in the Urals city of Yekaterinburg on charges of espionage for which he could face up to 20 years in prison. The charges against the American journalist have been denied by him, his employer and even the White House. About the recent hearing “The court ruled to extend the term of detention of Gershkovich, accused of a crime under Article 276 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, for up to 10 months, that is, until January 30, 2024,” said Moscow’s Lefortovo district court, as per Reuters. ALSO READ | Explained: Russia detains another American journalist. Here’s what we know The hearing took place behind closed doors since Russian authorities say details of the criminal case against the American journalist are classified. Gershkovich is the first US journalist to be detained on spying charges in Russia since the Cold War. Moscow has said that Gershkovich was caught “red-handed” and accused him of trying to obtain military secrets. The reporter was “acting on the instructions of the American side, collected information constituting a state secret about the activities of one of the enterprises of the Russian military-industrial complex,” the FSB has alleged. Detained for nearly 250 days The WSJ and Dow Jones said that Gershkovich was simply doing his job in Russia and have repeatedly denied the espionage charges. “Evan has now been unjustly imprisoned for nearly 250 days, and every day is a day too long,” said the Journal, in statement. It added, “The accusations against him are categorically false and his continued imprisonment is a brazen and outrageous attack on a free press, which is critical for a free society. We continue to stand with Evan and call for his immediate release.” ALSO READ | Russia denies US-Russian journalist's appeal against detention Is Russia looking for another prisoner swap? “We are deeply concerned by the court’s decision,” said the US embassy in Moscow after the recent hearing. We reiterate our call for his immediate release.” A report by Reuters citing diplomats said Gershkovich was probably detained as part of broader Russian effort to build up a store of arrest of US citizens to be swapped for Russian citizens, including convicted spies. However, Russia rarely releases people imprisoned while awaiting trial on serious charges. Moscow has also previously rejected the possibility of an exchange involving Gershkovich until a verdict is reached in his case. So far, no date has been announced for his trial while the American journalist has appealed his detention several times. All the appeals have been rejected by the Russian court. (With inputs from agencies)

Russian court extends detention of US reporter Evan Gershkovich until end of January

American broadcast journalist Anderson Cooper revealed that Hollywood actor Richard Gere helped him realise that he was a gay man. Recalling an incident where&nbsp;he interacted with Andy Cohen of the radio show, Radio Andy disclosed that he attended a play with two other gay men at the age of 11: photographer Paul Jasmin and his boyfriend, who were both Cooper’s mother’s friends, reported Page Six. 
 
Actor Richard Gere was a part of the play titled ‘Bent’, Cooper said, adding that the play’s opening scene was the ‘gayest scene’ he had ever seen.&nbsp;

"And they took me to see in ‘Bent,’ which if anyone doesn’t know about the play ‘Bent,’ it’s about two gay guys in the concentration camp," Cooper recounted. "I mean the opening scene... It is the gayest thing you can imagine," recollected Cooper.&nbsp;

The 55-year-old journalist further said that Gere looked quite ‘beautiful’, in the play. "And this was Richard Gere in 1977, ‘Looking for Mr Goodbar.’ He was so beautiful. And I’m there. My mom didn’t go. It was just me and my mom’s two gay friends," Cooper confessed.&nbsp;

Cooper discovered he was gay as soon as the stage's opening scene came to an end. "And I just remember being like, ‘Oh my God, I’m gay... I’m totally gay,’ Cooper recollected.&nbsp;

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Cooper also claimed that because Gere and Paul Jamin were friends, the two walked backstage and saw the actor in the dressing room shirtless. At that point, Cooper lost his ability to 'speak'. Cooper later acknowledged that he had interviewed Gere and recounted the entire episode to him after becoming a journalist. "And I couldn't speak...I had my Playbill and I wanted to get him to autograph it, but I... couldn’t... fast forward to 10 years ago, I was interviewing Richard Gere and I took out the Playbill ... and I told him the whole story and I had him sign it. Yeah. He was very tickled with it," concluded Cooper.&nbsp;

Presently, Anderson Cooper and his ex-partner, Benjamin Maisani, are co-parenting their sons, Sebastian and Wyatt. The couple parted ways in 2018.&nbsp;

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American broadcast journalist Anderson Cooper revealed that Hollywood actor Richard Gere helped him realise that he was a gay man. Recalling an incident where he interacted with Andy Cohen of the radio show, Radio Andy disclosed that he attended a play with two other gay men at the age of 11: photographer Paul Jasmin and his boyfriend, who were both Cooper’s mother’s friends, reported Page Six.

American broadcast journalist Anderson Cooper revealed that Hollywood actor Richard Gere helped him realise that he was a gay man. Recalling an incident where he interacted with Andy Cohen of the radio show, Radio Andy disclosed that he attended a play with two other gay men at the age of 11: photographer Paul Jasmin and his boyfriend, who were both Cooper’s mother’s friends, reported Page Six. Actor Richard Gere was a part of the play titled ‘Bent’, Cooper said, adding that the play’s opening scene was the ‘gayest scene’ he had ever seen. "And they took me to see in ‘Bent,’ which if anyone doesn’t know about the play ‘Bent,’ it’s about two gay guys in the concentration camp," Cooper recounted. "I mean the opening scene... It is the gayest thing you can imagine," recollected Cooper. The 55-year-old journalist further said that Gere looked quite ‘beautiful’, in the play. "And this was Richard Gere in 1977, ‘Looking for Mr Goodbar.’ He was so beautiful. And I’m there. My mom didn’t go. It was just me and my mom’s two gay friends," Cooper confessed. Cooper discovered he was gay as soon as the stage's opening scene came to an end. "And I just remember being like, ‘Oh my God, I’m gay... I’m totally gay,’ Cooper recollected. Also Read: Tiffany Haddish expresses desire to adopt kids, wants to become 'present parent' Cooper also claimed that because Gere and Paul Jamin were friends, the two walked backstage and saw the actor in the dressing room shirtless. At that point, Cooper lost his ability to 'speak'. Cooper later acknowledged that he had interviewed Gere and recounted the entire episode to him after becoming a journalist. "And I couldn't speak...I had my Playbill and I wanted to get him to autograph it, but I... couldn’t... fast forward to 10 years ago, I was interviewing Richard Gere and I took out the Playbill ... and I told him the whole story and I had him sign it. Yeah. He was very tickled with it," concluded Cooper. Presently, Anderson Cooper and his ex-partner, Benjamin Maisani, are co-parenting their sons, Sebastian and Wyatt. The couple parted ways in 2018. Also Read: Billie Eilish, Phoebe Bridgers condemns Roe v. Wade reversal on Glastonbury: ‘F**k The Supreme Court’

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Russian court extends detention of US reporter Evan Gershkovich until end of January

Anderson Cooper recalls how Richard Gere’s play helped him come out as gay