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Brittney Griner found guilty in Russian drug trial, gets 9 1/2 years in prison
Posted on 8/4/22 at 10:13 am
Posted on 8/4/22 at 10:13 am
Holy shite
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WNBA star Brittney Griner, who has been detained in Russia for over five months, was found guilty on drug charges in a Moscow-area court Thursday.
The judge found that Griner had criminal intent and said she is guilty of smuggling and storing illegal drugs.
Hours earlier, the prosecutor in the case had asked that the basketball star serve 9 1/2 years in prison.
Griner, a 31-year-old Houston native who plays professional basketball for the Phoenix Mercury, was detained on Feb. 17 at Sheremetyevo International Airport in Khimki as she returned to Russia to play during the WNBA's offseason after she was accused of having vape cartridges containing hashish oil, which is illegal in the country.
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"Today, American citizen Brittney Griner received a prison sentence that is one more reminder of what the world already knew: Russia is wrongfully detaining Brittney," President Biden said in a statement. "It's unacceptable, and I call on Russia to release her immediately so she can be with her wife, loved ones, friends, and teammates.
"My administration will continue to work tirelessly and pursue every possible avenue to bring Brittney and Paul Whelan home safely as soon as possible."
This post was edited on 8/4/22 at 11:15 am
Posted on 8/4/22 at 10:14 am to RLDSC FAN
Huh... I thought Uncle Joe was trading an arms dealer for her release?
Posted on 8/4/22 at 10:15 am to RLDSC FAN
Play stupid games...win stupid prizes!
Posted on 8/4/22 at 10:15 am to RLDSC FAN
Please don't make that trade
Posted on 8/4/22 at 10:16 am to RLDSC FAN
Megan Rapinoe's head just exploded
Posted on 8/4/22 at 10:16 am to RLDSC FAN
Play stupid games, commie
Posted on 8/4/22 at 10:16 am to RLDSC FAN
Do stupid shite, win stupid prizes
Posted on 8/4/22 at 10:16 am to Captain Crown
I mean, she admitted possession of said banned drugs so what verdict did they expect?
Posted on 8/4/22 at 10:17 am to LSUBoo
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I thought Uncle Joe was trading an arms dealer for her release?
Arms dealer and a murderous psychopath.......fair deal for a National Treasure.
Posted on 8/4/22 at 10:21 am to RLDSC FAN
Buy the ticket, take the ride
Posted on 8/4/22 at 10:24 am to RLDSC FAN
What was all that oppression in America again Brittney?
Posted on 8/4/22 at 10:25 am to RLDSC FAN
I think a decade spent in a Russian prison will do her some good and help her learn to appreciate what she has here in the United States - providing she survives the experience, of course.
Though, let's be honest with ourselves, it's looking like we're about to trade a terrorist for her unconditional release.
Though, let's be honest with ourselves, it's looking like we're about to trade a terrorist for her unconditional release.
Posted on 8/4/22 at 10:29 am to RLDSC FAN
I thought she had already pleaded guilty like a month ago?
Posted on 8/4/22 at 10:31 am to RollTide1987
That’s why they’ll give her the full 9 1/2 years. If her sentence were 6 months- a year, the US might just let her serve it out and keep the arms dealer locked up. They will give her the full sentence to make sure the US comes knocking with a sweet deal.
Posted on 8/4/22 at 10:33 am to RLDSC FAN
Very sad day for many MSB posters
Sorry about this loss friends
Sorry about this loss friends
Posted on 8/4/22 at 10:34 am to AllemanWC
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That’s why they’ll give her the full 9 1/2 years. If her sentence were 6 months- a year, the US might just let her serve it out and keep the arms dealer locked up
This guy knows.
Posted on 8/4/22 at 10:34 am to RLDSC FAN
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Brittney Griner found guilty in Russian drug trial, faces up to 9 1/2 years in prison
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