Russian court extends detention of WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich

Journalist arrested on espionage charges in March set to remain in jail until at least 30 November

A Moscow court has extended the detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who was arrested on espionage charges at the end of March.

During a brief hearing on Thursday, the court ordered that Gershkovich should remain in jail until 30 November, Russian news agencies reported. His pre-trial detention had initially been scheduled to expire next week. He is being held in the notorious Lefortovo prison in Moscow, and could face a sentence of up to 20 years if found guilty.