Following a court case that a White House official termed a “sham,” a Russian court upheld Brittney Griner’s 9-year sentence to a Russian correctional colony on Tuesday.
In February, Griner was detained in a Moscow airport after officials found cannabis oil and vape cartridges in her luggage. However, it took until March for news of her detention to reach the United States. She admitted to bringing drugs into the country illegally. She was given a nine-year prison term by a Russian court in August. According to numerous news sources, Griner’s attorney requested a suspended sentence in Tuesday’s appeal but stated they weren’t looking for any “miracles.”
According to a report from The New York Times published on Tuesday, unless the Biden administration negotiates Griner’s release, she will soon start serving her sentence as a result of the court’s ruling. Cherelle Griner, Griner’s wife, had voiced concern about that prospect earlier this month.
Cherelle Griner stated earlier this month that “she could be transported to a labour camp once the hearing is performed and the order is implemented.” “My mind simply cannot comprehend it.”
Brittney Griner, who has been playing professionally in Russia since 2014, has been imprisoned for several months. The White House has been attempting to gain her release. Despite having a medicinal marijuana prescription in Arizona, the WNBA athlete cannot possess any amount of marijuana in Russia. The length of her sentence, according to experts, seems politically motivated.
Concerns also exist regarding Griner’s treatment in Russia, a nation famed for its persecution of homosexuals, as well as the famously brutal conditions of its prisons.
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan underlined in a statement the White House’s stance that Griner ought to be released right away.
The Biden-Harris administration has, he added, “continued to communicate with Russia through every avenue available and make every attempt to bring Brittney home as well as to assist and advocate for other Americans jailed in Russia, including fellow unjust detainee Paul Whelan. Russian court upholds Brittney Griner’s 9-year prison sentence
Following a court case that a White House official termed a “sham,” a Russian court upheld Brittney Griner’s 9-year sentence to a Russian correctional colony on Tuesday.
In February, Griner was detained in a Moscow airport after officials found cannabis oil and vape cartridges in her luggage. However, it took until March for news of her detention to reach the United States. She admitted to bringing drugs into the country illegally. She was given a nine-year prison term by a Russian court in August. According to numerous news sources, Griner’s attorney requested a suspended sentence in Tuesday’s appeal but stated they weren’t looking for any “miracles.”
According to a report from The New York Times published on Tuesday, unless the Biden administration negotiates Griner’s release, she will soon start serving her sentence as a result of the court’s ruling. Cherelle Griner, Griner’s wife, had voiced concern about that prospect earlier this month.
Cherelle Griner stated earlier this month that “she could be transported to a labour camp once the hearing is performed and the order is implemented.” “My mind simply cannot comprehend it.”
Brittney Griner, who has been playing professionally in Russia since 2014, has been imprisoned for several months. The White House has been attempting to gain her release. Despite having a medicinal marijuana prescription in Arizona, the WNBA athlete cannot possess any amount of marijuana in Russia. The length of her sentence, according to experts, seems politically motivated.
Concerns also exist regarding Griner’s treatment in Russia, a nation famed for its persecution of homosexuals, as well as the famously brutal conditions of its prisons.
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan underlined in a statement the White House’s stance that Griner ought to be released right away.
The Biden-Harris administration has, he added, “continued to communicate with Russia through every avenue available and make every attempt to bring Brittney home as well as to assist and advocate for other Americans jailed in Russia, including fellow unjust detainee Paul Whelan.
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