June 28th Brittney Griner’s detention in Russia extended for six months pending her trial, which was July 1st.
The @StateDept has been saying BG is being wrongfully detained.
The customs agent said they found 0.7 gram of THC.
The @StateDept has been saying BG is being wrongfully detained.
The customs agent said they found 0.7 gram of THC.
According to Russian law, she should only be facing a FINE she has been in jail for over 4 months
She’s facing 10 years
Today Brittney Griner pleaded guilty in a Russian court but denied she had intentionally broken the law.
She’s facing 10 years
Today Brittney Griner pleaded guilty in a Russian court but denied she had intentionally broken the law.
A guilty plea would likely be a requirement of any prisoner swap between the U.S. and Russia
US Embassy’s Elizabeth Rood delivered letter from Biden to #BrittneyGriner at trial in Moscow today.
Next court appearance July 14th
US Embassy’s Elizabeth Rood delivered letter from Biden to #BrittneyGriner at trial in Moscow today.
Next court appearance July 14th
The Biden administration is considering a prisoner swap
Brittney Griner(0.7 grams) for illegal arms dealer Viktor Bout
Bout is nicknamed the Merchant of Death
+ Sanctions Buster for his wide-reaching ops, extensive clientele, & willingness to bypass embargoes
Brittney Griner(0.7 grams) for illegal arms dealer Viktor Bout
Bout is nicknamed the Merchant of Death
+ Sanctions Buster for his wide-reaching ops, extensive clientele, & willingness to bypass embargoes
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