Athletistic/Basketball. Alexander Boikov, lawyer for American basketball player Brittney Griner, said the athlete’s defense would appeal the verdict handed down by the Khimki court.

The appeal will be filed today, August 12.

“We are preparing an appeal, we will file it today,” Boikov said as quoted by RIA Novosti Sport.

Greiner was arrested at Sheremetyevo airport in February this year. When passing through customs, it was discovered that she had cartridges containing smoking liquid, which contained hash oil.

Greiner was later sentenced to nine years in a penal colony.

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