Russian court jails American journalist for 16 years for spying

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich ? the son of Soviet emigrants ? was arrested in the Urals region last year

The American journalist Evan Gershkovich has been sentenced by a Russian court to 16-years in prison after being found guilty of spying. Friday's ruling comes after a trial held behind closed doors due to "national security" issues.

The 32-year-old Wall Street Journal rep