9-year jail sentence for WNBA star Brittney Griner

WNBA player Brittney Griner is about to se be set on trial by the Russian court on October 25 for drugs possession.

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Britney Griner is a two time Olympic gold medalist and eight-time all-star centre from Houston, Texas

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Vape canisters containing cannabis oil were discovered from her possession at Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport.

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Griner admitted that it was indeed her inventory but was inadvertently packed in haste with no criminal intent.

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eclared for 9 years in Russian Prison,US diplomats are trying for a prisoner swap with Griner along with an inmate charged with espionage,Paul Whelan.

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President Biden stressed on "continued commitment to working through all available avenues to bring Brittney and Paul home safely."

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