'Fake charges': Russia starts closed-door espionage trial for US reporter Gershkovich
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A shaven-headed Evan Gershkovich went on trial behind closed doors on Wednesday in a Russian court where the US journalist is accused of spying, in what his employer the Wall Street Journal and others have claimed is a "show trial" based on "fake charges". France 24's Douglas Herbert takes a closer look.