Proceedings in the secret trial of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich were set to resume on Thursday, earlier than first scheduled, after a request from his defense team, according to the Russian court where he faces a false accusation of espionage.
Sen. Bob Menendez was convicted of peddling his office’s power in exchange for gold bars, cash and a convertible, a likely death blow to the New Jersey lawmaker’s political career.
