“Greiner hopes the appeals court will hear the defense arguments and reduce the jail sentence” – the athlete’s lawyers

American basketball player’s lawyers Britney Griner said the athlete expects the jail term to be reduced after the appeal is considered by the court. The interests of the American are represented by Maria Blagovolina and Alexandra Boykova.

Hearings on the appeal will take place on Tuesday, October 25. The 31-year-old athlete was arrested in February while trying to illegally import hash oil through Sheremetyevo airport. On August 4, the Khimki city court sentenced the athlete to 9 years in a penal colony in a drug trafficking case.

How long can an appeal last and when do you expect a decision?

– The examination of the appeal generally takes place within the framework of a single hearing. We expect a decision on the appeal to be issued the same day (assuming there are no technical or organizational issues), the lawyers told reporters.

What are the possible sentencing options?

— The Court of Appeal can uphold the verdict; he can cancel it and send it back to the court of first instance; or can reduce the fixed time.

Where is Brittney now? Will she be physically present at Tuesday’s hearing?

“Brittney is in the same isolation room she’s been in all these months. At the next hearing, she will participate via video link.

We see her regularly. Brittney is a strong man with a champion temper. Of course, she is under great stress, having been separated from her loved ones for more than eight months and is very nervous in anticipation of the hearing. Brittney isn’t expecting a miracle, but hopes the appeals court will hear the defense’s arguments and reduce the sentence.

Pending the completion of the appeal, the defense team and Brittney’s family do not plan to release any additional statements.