 HE WAS ARRESTED LAST YEAR WHILE ON A REPORTING TRIP. RUSSIA CLAIMS HE WAS GATHERING SECRET INFORMATION ABOUT A DEFENSE CONTRACTOR ON BEHALF OF THE CIA. GERSKOVICH, THE JOURNAL AND THE U.S. GOVERNMENT DENY THE ALLEGATIONS. REUTERS REPORTS A POLICE OFFICER WAS CRITICALLY INJURED IN A STABBING ATTACK IN PARIS, ACCORDING TO AUTHORITIES.