 through prison for a term of 16 years. The conclusion of the trial could potentially clear the way for a prisoner swap between Moscow and Washington. The publisher of the journal called it a disgraceful sham conviction, Gershkovich. His head shaved, looked calm as he stood in a defendant's cage in the regional court and listened impassively to the verdict. When the judge asked if he understood it, the journalist replied yes. I'm Charles de la Desma.