Will Brittney Griner go to Russian jail for drug smuggling?

Will Brittney Griner go to Russian jail for drug-smuggling?

American basketball player Brittney Griner was found guilty of intentionally smuggling illegal drugs into Russia

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The judge Anna Sotnikova of the Khimki city court handed down the verdict and was fined Griner one million rubles which is roughly $16,400.

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Before the verdict, Griner apologized to the judge and requested leniency in an emotional address.

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"I never meant to hurt anybody, I never meant to put in jeopardy the Russian population, I never meant to break any laws here," Griner told reporters.

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"I committed a mistake that was honest and I'm hoping you will make a decision that does not end my life here.

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"I want to say again that I had no intent on breaking any Russian laws. I had no intent. I did not conspire or plan to commit this crime," she continued.

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After her sentence, Griner spoke to a CNN producer when she left the courtroom "I love my family."

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