The American Basketball Federation expressed its disappointment with the verdict Britney Greiner who was convicted in Russia in a drug trafficking case.
On Thursday, August 4, the Khimki City Court sentenced Greiner to 9 years in a penal colony and a fine of 1 million rubles.
– The United States Basketball Federation is disappointed with the outcome of the Greiner trial. We hope that the diplomatic steps will help her to return home.
We continue to support Greiner and continue to work with the US State Department, which is working hard to bring her back to her homeland. The courage Greiner shows in the face of these unimaginable circumstances speaks volumes about his strength.
We won’t rest until Greiner returns to the United States and is reunited with loved ones and teammates, the federation said in a statement.
Greiner was arrested in February on suspicion of trying to smuggle hash oil through Sheremetyevo airport. Following the examination of the criminal file, the prosecution requested 9.5 years in prison for the basketball player.
Since 2015, the American has been playing for UMMC in Yekaterinburg, she twice won the Olympic Games as part of the American team (2016, 2020).
Earlier, US media reported, citing a source in US President Joe Biden’s administration, that he supported plans to swap Russian Viktor Bout, who is serving a prison sentence in the US, for American citizens Greiner and Paul Whelan, who was sentenced in Russia to 16 years in prison for espionage.
Source : MatchTV
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