Maria Yarmush, a specialist in civil and international law, as well as a specialist in contentious courts and child custody, suggests that the possible release of an American basketball player convicted in Russia in a drug trafficking case Britney Griner would be a good publicity stunt for US President Joe Biden.
On August 4, the Khimki City Court sentenced Greiner to 9 years in a penal colony and a fine of 1 million rubles. In February, Greiner was arrested on suspicion of attempting to smuggle hash oil through Sheremetyevo airport. Following the examination of the criminal case, the prosecution requested 9.5 years in prison against her.
– Negotiations on the exchange began on the initiative of the American side. At the same time, they are very active in covering the very course of negotiations and claims – not only their own, but also Russia, which is unprofessional. These discussions take place in the diplomatic hall until a final agreement is reached. You have to understand that for Biden, Greiner’s exit is serious PR. After all, she is not just a two-time Olympic champion, but a representative of the LGBT community. I think the Americans are doing everything possible to meet the demands of the Russian side, – said Yarmush RT.
Since 2015, Greiner has been playing for UMMC Yekaterinburg, she twice won the Olympics as part of the American team (2016, 2020).
US media had previously reported, citing a source in US President Joe Biden’s administration, that he supported a plan to exchange Russian Viktor Bout, who is serving a prison sentence in the United States, for citizens Americans Griner and Paul Whelan, who was sentenced in Russia to 16 years in prison for espionage.
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