Wall Street Journal Reporter Evan Gershkovich Arrested in Russia

[The Big Ragu]

Nobody thinks "Oh now Russia is going to let him go."

But it's not going to hurt. To the extent it keeps Gershkovich's name in the minds of the electorate, the better it is for him. The worst thing that can happen for him is to fade off into old news, and for the State Department to focus on other things. A united front of congress and the administration telling Russia to let him go isn't a bad thing. It makes him more of a priority.

 

[dixiehack]

I'm not mad at them doing it, just deeply pessimistic I guess.

 

[The Big Ragu]

I think a big reason that Brittney Griner is home today is that she stayed in the news and remained a priority. Anything that accomplishes that and keeps politicians focused on Gershkovich is much better for him that if he starts fading into yesterday's news.

 

[Liut]

I think a big reason that Brittney Griner is home today is that she stayed in the news and remained a priority.

No doubt about it. Paul Whelan might as well be a footnote.

 

[Mr. X]

I know the Republicans didn't control the House then, but a resolution calling for Britteny Griner's release was adopted without objection June 24, attached to some other legislation. I feel there should be no difference with this resolution.

 

[BTExpress]

No doubt about it. Paul Whelan might as well be a footnote.

When your resume reads "attempted larceny, three specifications of dereliction of duty, making a false official statement, wrongfully using another's social security number, and ten specifications of making and uttering checks without having sufficient funds in his account for payment," your sympathy card is running on fumes.

 

[Liut]

When your resume reads "attempted larceny, three specifications of dereliction of duty, making a false official statement, wrongfully using another's social security number, and ten specifications of making and uttering checks without having sufficient funds in his account for payment," your sympathy card is running on fumes.

Duly noted. Knew the guy had somewhat of a murky past ... but certainly not to that extent.

 

[Tarheel316]

When your resume reads "attempted larceny, three specifications of dereliction of duty, making a false official statement, wrongfully using another's social security number, and ten specifications of making and uttering checks without having sufficient funds in his account for payment," your sympathy card is running on fumes.

Indeed. He also got a bad conduct discharge from the Marines.

 

[cake in the rain]

Whelan's entire life and bio are very interesting. It's hard to separate fact from fiction in various parts.

Although I think it's very unlikely, almost impossible, that he was a CIA agent, I do think it's very likely that he was a CIA source.

 

[Mr. X]

WSJ News Exclusive | Congress Writes to Jailed WSJ Reporter Evan Gershkovich in Show of Support

 

[Mr. X]

Biden Says U.S. Is Working Every Day to Free Jailed Journal Reporter

 

[BTExpress]

Smuggling him rock hammers and posters of Anna Chapman?