The WNBA player began his judicial process in Russia accused of “large -scale drug trafficking” for carrying cannabis cartridges for his vaporizer.
In the midst of the tension in between Russia and Ukraineally of USAthe first day of testing is held where the basketball player’s WNBA and UGMK Yekaterinburg Russian, Brittney GrinerHe faces charges for widespread drug trafficking.
The player’s lawyer asked that he not be a political pawn in the dispute between them Washington and Moscowbut despite the family’s desperate request, the judicial process will continue and Griner faces the possibility of spending 10 years in a prison in Russia.
Griner, 31, listened at the hearing to a cage; This is what they call the small room where the accused are present at trial. The double olympic and world championcome to court Khimkiin the Moscow region, in a T-shirt with the face of the legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix and his face seemed more animated.
He did not want to give any testimony. Neither did he admit his guilt or defend his innocence. All he said was that he was feeling well and the biggest difficulty was his lack of knowledge of the language and the impossibility of training.
Only a few reporters were allowed to attend – no access for photographers or cameramen -, in the courtroom there was also elizabeth rood, charge d’affaires of the US Embassy in Moscow.
“The Russian Federation wrongfully detained Brittney Griner. We spoke to Griner today in court. She is well within the limits of circumstances.“Rood said after the hearing.
There were two people who testified: a customs officer and a police officer. the officer, Lilia Belobrovova, admitted she was the person who saw cannabis oil in the luggage of the hand of the American traveler through the scanner. Next, he ran his hand over Griner’s bags. The testimony of the agent, who first questioned the player at the airport, was behind closed doors because it included state secrets..
The next hearing is on July 7 and testimony from other witnesses will be heard.
Source: Tycsports
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