Play woke games - win woke prizes. Tsk,tsk -other countries do not fuck around with stupid Americans. When will stupid Americans realize this. If you are in another country and want to break laws - you can - but,but,but - you will pay for it. Just don't expect America to come to your rescue.
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Two-time US Olympic basketball gold medalist Brittney Griner has pleaded guilty to drug charges in a Russian court near Moscow, her lawyers confirmed to CNN on Thursday.
Griner, who the US State Department has classified as wrongfully detained, faces up to 10 years in prison under the charge.
The 31-year-old was arrested in February at a Moscow airport after Russian officials say they found cannabis oil in her luggage. The basketball star, who plays in Russia during the WNBA’s offseason, has been held since then on drug smuggling charges punishable by up to 10 years in prison. Her trial began last week.
Griner told the court Thursday she had not intended to commit a crime, state news agency RIA Novosti reported. Speaking through an interpreter, Griner said she had not meant to carry drugs in her luggage, but that it was the result of her packing in a hurry, the report said.
Griner left the courtroom without giving any comment to reporters, and her next hearing is set for July 14.
Supporters of the Phoenix Mercury player have called for her release over fears that she is being used as a political pawn amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Griner’s plea came on the second day of her trial, which began last week, when a prosecutor accused her of smuggling less than a gram of cannabis oil in her luggage. According to TASS, another state news agency, prosecutors argue Griner intended to import the drugs into Russia’s territory and put the prohibited substances into a backpack and a suitcase.
On Wednesday, the White House announced President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris spoke by phone with Griner’s wife, Cherelle Griner.
Cherelle Griner was “grateful” for the call from Biden and Harris, she said in a statement Wednesday.
“While I will remain concerned and outspoken until she is back home, I am hopeful in knowing that the President read my wife’s letter and took the time to respond,” she said. “I know BG will be able to find comfort in knowing she is not forgotton."
- Austin Ellen
- 07-07-2022, 10:35 AM
- Passion2015
- 07-07-2022, 11:34 AM
What a Difference in Attitude in 2 Short Years!
Brittney Griner in June 2020: “I honestly feel we should not play the national anthem during our season. I think we should take that much of a stand.” “I’m going to protest regardless. I’m not going to be out there for the national anthem. If the league continues to want to play it, that’s fine. It will be all season long, I’ll not be out there.”
Brittney Griner in June 2022: In her personal plea to President Biden asking for help from the US: "I realize you are dealing with so much, but please don't forget about me and the other American detainees. Please do all you can to bring us home." "I believe in you. I still have so much good to do with my freedom that you can help restore.”
Karma is hell
Brittney Griner in June 2020: “I honestly feel we should not play the national anthem during our season. I think we should take that much of a stand.” “I’m going to protest regardless. I’m not going to be out there for the national anthem. If the league continues to want to play it, that’s fine. It will be all season long, I’ll not be out there.”
Brittney Griner in June 2022: In her personal plea to President Biden asking for help from the US: "I realize you are dealing with so much, but please don't forget about me and the other American detainees. Please do all you can to bring us home." "I believe in you. I still have so much good to do with my freedom that you can help restore.”
Karma is hell
- Yssup Rider
- 07-07-2022, 05:02 PM
Think maybe they coulda beat that plea out of her?
- Austin Ellen
- 07-07-2022, 05:52 PM
- texasman2022
- 07-07-2022, 10:08 PM
If she is a lesbian, that's like me being locked up in the playboy mansion with lonely horny women....I'd be in heaven!
- bb1961
- 07-07-2022, 10:30 PM
What a Difference in Attitude in 2 Short Years!That's just like one of the leftwing woke crowd, talking out of both sides of their mouth again...
Brittney Griner in June 2020: “I honestly feel we should not play the national anthem during our season. I think we should take that much of a stand.” “I’m going to protest regardless. I’m not going to be out there for the national anthem. If the league continues to want to play it, that’s fine. It will be all season long, I’ll not be out there.”
Brittney Griner in June 2022: In her personal plea to President Biden asking for help from the US: "I realize you are dealing with so much, but please don't forget about me and the other American detainees. Please do all you can to bring us home." "I believe in you. I still have so much good to do with my freedom that you can help restore.”
Karma is hell Originally Posted by Passion2015