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Falsely accused of espionage journal reporter Evanerschkovich appears in court in Russia.

Plus President Biden prepares to pardon LGBTQ military service members dismissed for their sexual orientation and

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What we saw was really the culmination of a week of protest that had been largely peaceful

until some of the people indeed stormed Parliament and the police responded by

opening fire.

It's Wednesday, June 26th. I'm Luke Fargis for the Wall Street Journal

and here is the AM edition of What's News. The top headlines and

business stories moving your world today. Falsely accused, Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gerschkovic appeared in a Russian court

this morning in the city of Yekaterinburg for the start of a secret trial to face

allegations of espionage that he the journal and the US government vehemently

deny. Gerskovich has been imprisoned since March of last year and video footage shot inside the courtroom

before the start of proceedings today showed him with a shaved head and standing in a transparent

padlock box that serves as a dock in Russian courts.

Among those watching this morning's events from our newsroom to get a sense of how the 32-year-old is holding up was his editor, journal World Coverage Chief Gordon Faircluff.

Gordon Evans shaved head this morning was a bit of surprise to see, though like you I imagine I was glad to see, though like you, I imagine I was glad to see his characteristic smile poking through,

nonetheless.

Yeah, it's always a bit bittersweet.

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