WNBA basketball player Brittney Griner was found guilty of drug trafficking; fine for the pivot was also stipulated
Brittney Grinerplayer of WNBA in the United States, she was sentenced to nine years in prison in Russia for drug trafficking with criminal intent. Since 2014, the pivot has played for UMMC Ekaterinburg in the Asian country during the North American league breaks. In addition to the conviction, Griner must pay 1 million rubles as a fine (corresponding to R$ 85,650.00 at the current price).
The athlete’s defense pointed out that she will appeal the decision: “We are very disappointed with the verdict. As lawyers, we believe that the court should be fair to everyone, regardless of nationality. The court completely ignored all the defense evidence and, most importantly, the guilty plea.”. The Russian prosecutor’s office had requested nine and a half years in prison, which was almost completely granted.
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Griner, in turn, explained that there was no intention to traffic drugs and that marijuana was used for medicinal purposes, for chronic pain. “I made an honest mistake and I hope by your laws it won’t end my life here”, highlighted. The President of the United States, Joe Bidenalso commented on the case.
“Today, US citizen Brittney Griner received a prison sentence that is yet another reminder of what the world already knows: Russia is wrongly detaining Brittney. It is unacceptable, and I say to Russia to release her immediately so she can be with her wife, loved ones, friends and teammates.”demanded Biden.
The US ruler also added, in a statement made shortly after the verdict: “My administration will continue to work tirelessly and pursue all possibilities to bring Brittney and Paul Whelan (US citizen who was arrested in 2018 in the Asian country on charges of espionage) home safely as soon as possible.”
Source: sportbuzz
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