<p>Russian court on Tuesday dismissed a complaint by US reporter Evan Gershkovich against the extension of his pre-trial detention, more than six months after his arrest on spying charges which he denies.</p><p>Gershkovich, a reporter for the <em>Wall Street Journal</em>, was detained by the Federal Security Service (FSB) on March 29 in the Urals city of Yekaterinburg on charges of espionage that carry up to 20 years in prison.</p><p>"The appeal complaint is left without satisfaction," the presiding judge said after a closed hearing.</p>
<p>Russian court on Tuesday dismissed a complaint by US reporter Evan Gershkovich against the extension of his pre-trial detention, more than six months after his arrest on spying charges which he denies.</p><p>Gershkovich, a reporter for the <em>Wall Street Journal</em>, was detained by the Federal Security Service (FSB) on March 29 in the Urals city of Yekaterinburg on charges of espionage that carry up to 20 years in prison.</p><p>"The appeal complaint is left without satisfaction," the presiding judge said after a closed hearing.</p>