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Brittney Griner's sentence is in line with Russia's strict drug penalties – but how long she serves will be decided outside the courtroom

The sentencing of WNBA star Brittney Griner to nine years behind bars and a fine of 1 million rubles – between US$10,000 and $20,000 depending on the exchange rate – should come as no surprise to those familiar with Russian law.

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Phoenix Mercury vs. Connecticut Sun, live stream, TV channel, time, how to watch WNBA

The Phoenix Mercury will meet the Connecticut Sun in WNBA action on Thursday night at the Mohegan Sun Arena.

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Brittney Griner sentenced to 9 years

"I hope that in your ruling that it doesn't end my life here," Griner said prior to sentencing

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Reactions after U.S. basketball star Griner sentenced in Russia

Following are reactions after U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner was sentenced in a Russian court on Thursday to nine years in prison for illegally bringing hashish-infused vape cartridges into the country. She had admitted having the cartridges but called it an honest mistake.

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EXPLAINER: What will it take to get Brittney Griner home?

Now that WNBA star Brittney Griner has been convicted of drug possession and sentenced to nine years in prison, attention turns to the prospect of a prisoner swap between the United States and Russia that could get her home

The Independent UK

Griner reaction: WNBA players ‘having a hard time’ with verdict

MINNEAPOLIS — Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve said Thursday that her team's players and coaching staff "have been glued to seeing Brittney [Griner] in the trial" that ended with the Phoenix Mercury star being found guilty of drug possession and sentenced to nine years in prison by a Russian judge.

Tribune News Service

WNBA’s Brittney Griner gets 9-year Russia jail term in drug case

A Moscow court sentenced WNBA player Brittney Griner to nine years in prison on drug charges, raising the stakes in deadlocked talks between Russia and the U.S. on a possible prisoner exchange involving the basketball star.

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Mercury ‘Faithful’ U.S. Gov Will Help End Griner’s Detention

Phoenix continues to show their support for Griner.

Sports Illustrated

WNBA denounces nine-year prison-term for Brittney Griner

“Today’s verdict and sentencing is unjustified and unfortunate, but not unexpected and Brittney Griner remains wrongly detained,” the WNBA and NBA’ said in a joint statement.

Chicago Sun-Times

Reactions to Brittney Griner's conviction, 9-year sentence

WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner was convicted and received a 9-year sentence from a Russian judge for drug possession and smuggling

The Independent UK

Brittney Griner Sentence: WNBA, NBA Commissioners Release Statement

“Today’s verdict and sentencing is unjustified and unfortunate, but not unexpected.”

Sports Illustrated

Mercury Focus on the Big Picture Amid Griner’s Conviction in Russia

While the Mercury star was found guilty of drug smuggling and sentenced to nine years by a Russian court, her teammates remain focused on bringing Griner home.

Sports Illustrated

American basketball star Brittney Griner jailed for nine years after being found guilty of drug charges in Russia

The 31-year-old WNBA star has been convicted in a Russian court of smuggling drugs with criminal intent.

Daily Record

President Biden Releases Statement After Brittney Griner’s Sentencing

The Russian court sentenced the WNBA star to nine years in prison and a fine of 1 million rubles (approximately $16,500).

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Russian judge sentences US basketball star Brittney Griner to nine years in prison

US BASKETBALL star Brittney Griner has been convicted in Russia of drug possession and sentenced to nine years in prison following a politically…

The Hindu

WNBA's Griner convicted at Russian drug trial, sentenced to 9 years

A judge in Russia has convicted American basketball star Brittney Griner of drug possession and smuggling and sentenced her to nine years in prison

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Fans poured in support for Brittney Griner after Russian authorities sentenced WNBA star to 9 years in prison

Free Brittney Griner. Free Brittney Griner. Free Brittney Griner.

Tribune News Service

Russian court convicts WNBA star Griner on drug charges

A Moscow court sentenced WNBA player Brittney Griner to 9 years in prison on drug charges, raising the stakes in deadlocked talks between Russia and the U.S. on a possible prisoner exchange involving the basketball star.

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Russian Court finds Brittney Griner guilty, gives WNBA star 9-year sentence

Attention now turns to the possibility of a high-stakes prisoner swap that U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken proposed to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.

The Independent UK

A look at Brittney Griner's career on, off basketball court

Brittney Griner has been sentenced to nine years in a Russian prison for drug possession

Tribune News Service

Russian prosecutors ask to jail Brittney Griner for 9 1/2 years

Russian prosecutors asked a judge to jail WNBA player Brittney Griner for nine and 1/2 years on drug charges Thursday, close to the maximum, as talks between Russia and the U.S. on a possible prisoner exchange involving the basketball star remain deadlocked.

Daily Mirror

USA basketball star Brittney Griner jailed for 9 years in Russia over cannabis oil

Brittney Griner has been convicted in a Russian court of smuggling drugs with criminal intent and has been sentenced to nine years in prison as Joe Biden vows to fight for her freedom

The Independent UK

Brittney Griner sentenced to nine years after being found guilty of drug possession and smuggling by Russian court

Griner’s defence team slammed the verdict as “absolutely unreasonable” and says that they “will certainly file an appeal”

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Closing arguments are set to begin Thursday in Brittney Griner's drug case in Russia

Given that Russian courts rarely acquit defendants and Griner has acknowledged that there were vape canisters with cannabis oil in her luggage, judges have considerable latitude on sentencing.

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