Shcharansky was tried on charges of treason and espionage and was found guilty. He was sentenced to 13 years of imprisonment. The only act of which this man was guilty was that of wishing to emigrate to Israel with his wife. Anatoly Shcharansky has experienced repeated pressure from Soviet officials. urging him to assist them in their efforts to dissolve the Jewish emigration movement within the Soviet Union. This excerpt from a statement he made at his trial exemplifies this mans strength of character: If I would agree to cooperate with the investigation for the purpose of destroying the Jewish emigration movement. they promised me early freedom and a quick reunion with my wife . .. Now. Im further than ever from my dream.
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