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A week after WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich’s detention in Russia, the U.S. Secretary of State said he has “no doubt” that he is being wrongfully detained.

WSJ explains the criteria the State Department uses to determine wrongful detainment, and what it means for detainees’ release.

0:00 U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s important statement
0:52 What is wrongful detention?
2:30 The criteria that make up a wrongful detention designation
3:58 How much does the official designation help detainees?

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Television
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wrongful detainment, wrongfully detained, hostage
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