Brittney Griner defense team appeals against Russian drugs conviction

Brittney Griner was arrested on February 17, 2022 for possessing cannabis-infused vape. She was convicted on drug prices on August 4, and faces 9 years in jail.
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The protection group of Brittney Griner, the US basketball star jailed for 9 years in Russia on medicine prices, has appealed in opposition to her conviction for narcotics possession and trafficking, Griner’s lawyer Maria Blagovolina instructed Reuters on Monday.

Griner, who had performed for a Russian membership, was arrested at a Moscow airport on Feb. 17 after cannabis-infused vape cartridges have been present in her baggage.

She pleaded responsible to the costs however mentioned she had made an “trustworthy mistake” by coming into Russia with hashish oil, which is against the law within the nation.

Russia has admitted that they're in talks with the US to presumably change infamous arms supplier Viktor Bout for Griner.

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Griner ready for her verdict to return in whereas in jail cell on August 4, 2022.

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She was convicted on Aug. 4.

The U.S. authorities says Griner was wrongfully detained. It has provided to change her for Viktor Bout, a Russian arms supplier serving a 25-year jail sentence in america.