Jewish Federations of North America are appalled, but not surprised, at today’s ridiculous verdict against Evan Gershkovich after a sham secret trial held behind closed doors in Russia. Evan has been wrongfully detained for over a year, and we are outraged by Russia continuing his imprisonment under false espionage pretenses. We thank the administration for working on this case and continue to urge Secretary of State Antony Blinken to do everything in his power to bring this innocent young man back safely to United States soil, and home to his family and community. Jewish Federations urge every citizen to call upon their respective members of Congress to push the White House administration to act swiftly to bring Evan home where he belongs.