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Brittney Griner Found Guilty, Sentenced to 9 Years by Russian Court

Brittney Griner Found Guilty, Sentenced to 9 Years by Russian Court
WNBA star and two-time Olympic gold medalist Brittney Griner (C) is escorted to a courtroom prior to a hearing, in Khimki just outside Moscow, on Aug. 4, 2022. Alexander Zemlianichenko/AP Photo
Allen Zhong
Allen Zhong
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A Russian court sentenced American basketball star Brittney Griner on Aug. 4 to nine years in prison on drugs charges, after finding her guilty of narcotics possession and smuggling for bringing cannabis-infused vape cartridges into Russia.

She was also fined 1 million roubles ($16,000).

Allen Zhong
Allen Zhong
senior writer
Allen Zhong is a long-time writer and reporter for The Epoch Times. He joined the Epoch Media Group in 2012. His main focus is on U.S. politics. Send him your story ideas: [email protected]
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