WNBA Star Brittney Griner Has Been Sentenced to 9 Years in a Russian Prison. Here’s What You Need to Know.

Update: August 4, 2022 Despite the White House’s talk of a prisoner swap in exchange for her freedom, Brittney Griner has been convicted of drug smuggling and sentenced to 9 years in a Russian prison. Brittney’s lawyers said they will appeal the verdict, calling it “absolutely unreasonable” as it is just narrowly below the 10 year maximum sentence. Prior to the verdict, Brittney said: “I never meant to hurt anybody, I never meant to put in jeopardy the Russian population, I never meant to break any laws here. I made an honest mistake and I hope that in your ruling… Read Full Article