Brittney griner, a former WNBA champion who pleaded guilty for drug smuggling offenses, is now the topic. In 2016, Griner was taken into custody in Russia. Griner, who was a high school athlete and led the United States women's team to Rio Olympics 2016, was before she became famous. Griner's story is not perfect, but Griner made a wise decision and is already in prison.
WNBA star brittney griner pleaded guilty to drug smuggling
The WNBA star was taken into custody in February. She pleaded guilty for drug smuggling. She was sentenced three years in prison. The remainder of her sentence will be served in a Russian prison. Griner admitted she was involved in the smuggling of drugs, but claimed she did not intend to violate the law.
In 2016, she was taken into custody in Russia.
Griner is not being silenced despite her international popularity. Her supporters have called for her release, but her husband and team have stayed quiet. In a statement they stated they don't have "political information" regarding Griner’s arrest. The Russian government has a harsh anti-drug culture. Nevertheless, Griner's arrest has caused her considerable embarrassment, and the WNBA has done nothing to support her.
She was the leader of the United States women's team basketball to victory at the Rio Olympics
Griner, despite her young age has won many gold medals. She was a part of the USA women's basketball team in Rio de Janeiro, where they beat Spain 101-72 in the gold medal game. She was also awarded a gold medal in FIBA World Cup 2011. She has won numerous international honors and been named All-Tournament Team member and Most Valuable Player in Gold Medal Game.
She was sentenced to nine years in prison
Griner was declared "wrongfully detained" by the U.S. government, and it is now working to return her. Former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations Bill Richardson has been assigned to help. Richardson is a skilled hostage negotiator with extensive experience and will immediately work to get Griner back. Griner is currently under the care of a consular officers. The consular officer visited Griner on May 19, and said that Griner was doing well despite the difficult circumstances. Griner is currently under the care of the State Department. The consular officer visited her on May 19 and reported that Griner is doing well in difficult circumstances.
Her fate now depends on diplomatic negotiations between the U.S. and Russia
Griner remains detained as Griner's family seeks an outright exchange. Since June, diplomatic negotiations between the U.S. & Russia are ongoing. The Russian legal action against Griner is considered irrelevant domestically, but is not likely to stop her from seeking a presidential pardon. Griner's fate lies in the hands largely of the Russian government.