Russia jails US reporter Gershkovich for 16 years, a "sham" according to Western governments
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US reporter Evan Gershkovich was sentenced by a Russian court on Friday to 16 years in prison for "espionage", a verdict slammed as "despicable", "disgraceful" and a "sham" by Western governments and his employer. Story by Jennie Shin.