Basketball player Brittney Griner to face 9 year jail with 1 million ruble penalty Russia jails US basketball star

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Drug trafficking in female athletes: American basketball star Brittney Griner has been charged with drug trafficking. Notably, 31-year-old basketball player Brittney Griner is an Olympic gold medalist. A Russian court has convicted Britney Greiner of knowingly bringing cannabis-laced substances into Russia, despite knowing it to be illegal. The ruling by the Russian court was announced on Thursday (August 4, 2022).

American basketball player Brittney Griner has been sentenced to 9 years in prison for drug trafficking. Britney, who went to Russia to participate in the games last February, was arrested by the country’s authorities for possession of cannabis oil.

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Now, after the trial, Brittney Griner has been sentenced to 9 years in prison and a fine of one million rubles. The verdict has sparked intense international debate.

In response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, various economic sanctions have been imposed on Russia. Based on this, there have been criticisms that Russia is using the sportswoman Brittney Griner’s affair as a pawn.

The ruling paves the way for a prisoner exchange between Russia and the US
The American athlete’s sentence could lead to a prisoner swap between Russia and the United States, including a jailed Russian who was once an arms dealer. However, Brittney Griner’s defense team has made it clear that they will appeal the ‘unfair’ verdict.

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Britney Kreiner was detained at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport on February 17 after allegedly having vape cartridges containing hashish oil in her luggage. He pleaded guilty but said he did not intend to bring the banned substance into Russia or hurt anyone.

“I made an honest mistake and I hope your verdict doesn’t end my life here,” Griner tearfully told the court. “My parents taught me two important things: one, take ownership of your responsibilities, and two, work hard for everything you’ve got. That’s why I admitted to being guilty of wrongdoing,” Brittney said.

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US President Joe Biden on the investigation
“Russia’s detention of Britney is unacceptable and I call on Russia to release her immediately. Let Britney be with her wife, loved ones, friends and teammates,” US President Joe Biden said in a statement.

Britney Greiner feat
Brittney Griner is the only NCAA basketball player with 2,000 points and 500 blocks. A two-time Olympic gold medalist, Britney was a three-time All-American AP Player of the Year and was named Most Outstanding Player of the Final Four in 2012.

Britney, a 31-year-old basketball player, is one of 11 women to win an Olympic gold medal, an NCAA championship, a FIBA ​​World Cup gold medal and a WNBA championship. Overall, he has won two Olympic gold medals.

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