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Brittney Griner's defense team files appeal of her 9.5-year prison sentence

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Brittney Griner's defense team filed an appeal against the 9 1/2-year prison sentence she was given by a Russian court for smuggling drugs. Griner was arrested at Sheremetyevo International Airport in February for carrying vape cartridges with marijuana concentrate in her luggage. The Phoenix Mercury center was in the country because she plays for a Russian team during the WNBA offseason.

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Brittney Griner's defense team appeals verdict sentencing her to 9 years on drug smuggling

By Zahra Ullah, CNNBrittney Griner’s legal team has filed an appeal against a Russian court’s verdict sentencing the WNBA star to nine years in prison for smuggling drugs into Russia, Griner’s lawyer told CNN on Monday, days after the Russian government confirmed for the first time discussions about a potential prisoner swap involving a convicted Russian arms dealer.The US State Department maintains Griner is wrongfully detained, and her case ha…

2 years ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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Metro News

Brittney Griner appeals nine year sentence on drug smuggling in Russia

Her lawyers say the sentencing was excessive

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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CBS Sports

Brittney Griner's defense team files appeal of her 9.5-year prison sentence

Griner was convicted on Aug. 4, and her lawyers, under Russia's laws, had 10 days to appeal

2 years ago·United States

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CBS News

Brittney Griner's defense team appeals WNBA star's drug conviction in Russia

As the WNBA star's lawyers appeal her 9-year jail sentence, a Russian official has confirmed ongoing talks with the U.S. about a potential prisoner swap.

2 years ago

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NY Daily News

Brittney Griner appeals drug conviction in Russia after nine-year sentence

While WNBA star Brittney Griner sits in a Russian prison, waiting for the U.S. to negotiate a trade for her freedom, her legal team has filed an appeal of her conviction.

2 years ago·New York, United States

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RollingStone

Brittney Griner's Defense Team Appeals Russian Drug Smuggling Verdict Sentencing WNBA Player to 9 Years in Prison

Brittney Griner’s defense team has filed an appeal against the verdict that has sentenced the WNBA player to nine years in prison after she was found guilty of smuggling illegal narcotics into Russia, Griner’s lawyer Maria Blagovolina told CNN.In addition to the nine-year sentence, Griner was also fined $16,400. The sentencing and fine were handed down in a decision issued by Khimki city court Judge Anna Sotnikova on Aug. 4. While the judge main…

2 years ago·Los Angeles, United States

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