 and a good member of this proud community. Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gerskovich is sentenced to 16 years in a Russian prison for espionage. CBS's Chris Lipsay. The conviction means the New Jersey native is now eligible for a prisoner swap. Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he's willing to, quote, make an agreement. CBS News Brief. I'm Jennifer Kuiper. Smiles are powerful. A simple smile can light up a whole room.