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BREAKING NEWS


BRITTNEY GRINER APPEAL DENIED, PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN RESPONDS

 * Roz Edward
 * October 25, 2022

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In another devastating decision concerning Britney Griner’s future and freedom,
Russian courts have denied the basketball start’s appeal of her nine
year-sentence for drug possession and smuggling charges. The beleaguered Griner
continues to hold out hope – although some report buy a thin thread – that she
will ultimately be released in a prisoner exachange.

The Biden administration blasted the Russian court’s decision to deny her appeal
calling it a “sham hearing.” The administration’s Jack Sullivan released this
statement:

“We are aware of the news out of Russia that Brittney Griner will continue to be
wrongfully detained under intolerable circumstances after having to undergo
another sham judicial proceeding today. President Biden has been very clear that
Brittney should be released immediately.

In recent weeks, the Biden-Harris Administration has continued to engage with
Russia through every available channel and make every effort to bring home
Brittney as well as to support and advocate for other Americans detained in
Russia, including fellow wrongful detainee Paul Whelan. The President has
demonstrated that he is willing to go to extraordinary lengths and make tough
decisions to bring Americans home, as his Administration has done successfully
from countries around the world.

The Administration remains in regular touch with representatives of the
families, and we continue to admire their courage in the face of these
unimaginable circumstances.”

Griner was sentenced to nine years in prison after a Russian judge found her
guilty of smuggling and storing illegal drugs.

Griner, a WNBA star for the Phoenix Mercury, traveled to Russia in February to
play basketball in order to earn a higher salary. She earned $227,000 playing in
the WNBA and over $1 million playing in Russia.

On Feb. 17, Griner, 31, was detained at Sheremetyevo International Airport in
Khimki after Russian authorities found vape cartridges containing hashish oil.

Last week, Griner testified that she did not intentionally bring the oil with
her and only had it for medical reasons.

President Joe Biden responded to the verdict by issuing the following statement:
“Today, American citizen Brittney Griner received a prison sentence that is one
more reminder of what the world already knew. Russia is wrongfully detaining
Brittney, “It’s unacceptable, and I call on Russia to release her immediately so
she can be with her wife, loved ones, friends, and teammates. My administration
will continue to work tirelessly and pursue every possible avenue to bring
Brittney and Paul Whelan home safely as soon as possible,” Biden said.

 


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