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Champagne and cheers: The Wall Street Journal fought for Evan Gershkovich’s release for 16 months. It finally paid off.
Champagne bottles popped. Thunderous cheering filled the room. Smiles animated faces from corner to corner. When official word made its way to The Wall Street Journal newsroom that Evan Gershkovich had been released Thursday from Russian custody, unadulterated elation washed over the journalists who had taken part in a 16-month-long pressure campaign to seek his freedom.
Champagne bottles popped. Thunderous cheering filled the room. Smiles animated faces from corner to corner. When official word made its way to The Wall Street Journal newsroom that Evan Gershkovich had been released Thursday from Russian custody, unadulterated elation washed over the journalists who had taken part in a 16-month-long pressure campaign to seek his freedom. Read More Breaking News, Latest News and Videos | CNN