Griner Sentenced to 9 years
A Russian court sentenced Brittney Griner to 9 years after finding her guilty of cannabis possession and smuggling — despite her claims that she “made an honest mistake” and her tearful pleas for mercy.
Seating in a cage reserved for defendants at the Khimki court outside Moscow, Griner remained stone-faced upon hearing the verdict.
When given a chance to speak during Thursday’s hearing, Griner, 31, with her voice quivering, acknowledged her “mistake” and pleaded for leniency.
“I want the court to understand that this was an honest mistake that I made while rushing, under stress, trying to recover from COVID and just trying to get back to my team,” Griner said, referring to her packing vape cartridges in her luggage on her way to Russia in February.
**Yes I did a search for Griner and didn't see it on the first page or in the Football forum. NSIAP**
A Russian court sentenced Brittney Griner to 9 years after finding her guilty of cannabis possession and smuggling — despite her claims that she “made an honest mistake” and her tearful pleas for mercy.
Seating in a cage reserved for defendants at the Khimki court outside Moscow, Griner remained stone-faced upon hearing the verdict.
When given a chance to speak during Thursday’s hearing, Griner, 31, with her voice quivering, acknowledged her “mistake” and pleaded for leniency.
“I want the court to understand that this was an honest mistake that I made while rushing, under stress, trying to recover from COVID and just trying to get back to my team,” Griner said, referring to her packing vape cartridges in her luggage on her way to Russia in February.
**Yes I did a search for Griner and didn't see it on the first page or in the Football forum. NSIAP**
