Brittney Griner delivers final plea for leniency before verdict: 'I hope that in your ruling that it doesn’t end my life here'

[Theowl32]

Brittney Griner delivers final plea for leniency before verdict: 'I hope that in your ruling that it doesn’t end my life here'

Jeff Eisenberg

Thu, August 4, 2022, 9:08 AM

Russian prosecutors asked a judge during closing arguments on Thursday to sentence Brittney Griner to 9 ½ years in prison, just shy of the maximum 10 years that she is eligible to receive.

Both a verdict and potential sentence in the WNBA star’s drug-smuggling trial are expected Thursday, her attorney told reporters.

Closing arguments ended with Griner herself having the final word. Standing in the defendant's cage at the back of the tiny courtroom, Griner took responsibility for her "mistake" and apologized to her family, her teammates and her Russian club for "the embarrassment I brought on them."

Brittney Griner delivers final plea for leniency before verdict: 'I hope that in your ruling that it doesn’t end my life here'

Russian prosecutors asked a judge during closing arguments on Thursday to sentence Brittney Griner to 9 ½ years in prison, just shy of the maximum 10 years that she is eligible to receive.

currently.att.yahoo.com

He is going to get 9 1/2 years. Bet he will be blaming Trump and America for violating Russian law.

 

[marvin martian]

Brittney Griner delivers final plea for leniency before verdict: 'I hope that in your ruling that it doesn’t end my life here'

Jeff Eisenberg

Thu, August 4, 2022, 9:08 AM

Russian prosecutors asked a judge during closing arguments on Thursday to sentence Brittney Griner to 9 ½ years in prison, just shy of the maximum 10 years that she is eligible to receive.

Both a verdict and potential sentence in the WNBA star’s drug-smuggling trial are expected Thursday, her attorney told reporters.

Closing arguments ended with Griner herself having the final word. Standing in the defendant's cage at the back of the tiny courtroom, Griner took responsibility for her "mistake" and apologized to her family, her teammates and her Russian club for "the embarrassment I brought on them."

Brittney Griner delivers final plea for leniency before verdict: 'I hope that in your ruling that it doesn’t end my life here'

Russian prosecutors asked a judge during closing arguments on Thursday to sentence Brittney Griner to 9 ½ years in prison, just shy of the maximum 10 years that she is eligible to receive.

currently.att.yahoo.com

He is going to get 9 1/2 years. Bet he will be blaming Trump and America for violating Russian law.

I hope she's enjoying the socialism she advocates!

 

[tyroneweaver]

prosecutor is asking for 9 years

 

[shockedcanadian]

Even if she was using such poisons in Russia (which it appears she was It is legal to do so there?), it's a much different issue when trying to cross a border with it.

Now, being a reasonable man, I think she probably made an unintentional mistake. Or, possibly 'in ignorance". Not an excuse but it's far different issue than smuggling or being a mule. Some leniency should be shown here, who does it serve to come down harshly on such an insignificant crime?

Russia should take the trade deal, it's a good one for them and they know it. I suspect they will try and drag this out for political theatre until they agree.

 

[Moonglow]

Brittney Griner delivers final plea for leniency before verdict: 'I hope that in your ruling that it doesn’t end my life here'

Jeff Eisenberg

Thu, August 4, 2022, 9:08 AM

Russian prosecutors asked a judge during closing arguments on Thursday to sentence Brittney Griner to 9 ½ years in prison, just shy of the maximum 10 years that she is eligible to receive.

Both a verdict and potential sentence in the WNBA star’s drug-smuggling trial are expected Thursday, her attorney told reporters.

Closing arguments ended with Griner herself having the final word. Standing in the defendant's cage at the back of the tiny courtroom, Griner took responsibility for her "mistake" and apologized to her family, her teammates and her Russian club for "the embarrassment I brought on them."

Brittney Griner delivers final plea for leniency before verdict: 'I hope that in your ruling that it doesn’t end my life here'

Russian prosecutors asked a judge during closing arguments on Thursday to sentence Brittney Griner to 9 ½ years in prison, just shy of the maximum 10 years that she is eligible to receive.

currently.att.yahoo.com

He is going to get 9 1/2 years. Bet he will be blaming Trump and America for violating Russian law.

It is a she not a he or do you need a biologist to tell yous? So far she has not blamed the US or Biden so that is two mistakes you've made on the case.

 

[SassyIrishLass]

9+ years seems excessive but it's difficult for me to have any sympathy for her. She knew better and her antics over the flag and anthem didn't gain her any points

 

[marvin martian]

It is a she not a he or do you need a biologist to tell yous? So far she has not blamed the US or Biden so that is two mistakes you've made on the case.

She won't blame Biden, she'll blame Trump and racism. Just like you.

 

[Paleman]

Brittney Griner delivers final plea for leniency before verdict: 'I hope that in your ruling that it doesn’t end my life here'

Jeff Eisenberg

Thu, August 4, 2022, 9:08 AM

Russian prosecutors asked a judge during closing arguments on Thursday to sentence Brittney Griner to 9 ½ years in prison, just shy of the maximum 10 years that she is eligible to receive.

Both a verdict and potential sentence in the WNBA star’s drug-smuggling trial are expected Thursday, her attorney told reporters.

Closing arguments ended with Griner herself having the final word. Standing in the defendant's cage at the back of the tiny courtroom, Griner took responsibility for her "mistake" and apologized to her family, her teammates and her Russian club for "the embarrassment I brought on them."

Brittney Griner delivers final plea for leniency before verdict: 'I hope that in your ruling that it doesn’t end my life here'

Russian prosecutors asked a judge during closing arguments on Thursday to sentence Brittney Griner to 9 ½ years in prison, just shy of the maximum 10 years that she is eligible to receive.

currently.att.yahoo.com

He is going to get 9 1/2 years. Bet he will be blaming Trump and America for violating Russian law.

WNBA Star and Anthem Protester Brittney Griner Makes Patriotic Appeal to Biden for Release

Brittney Griner made a patriotic appeal to Joe Biden for her release, even though she was one of the WNBA's foremost national anthem critics.

www.breitbart.com

Considering her, she, it, they, or thems, whatever pronoun, attitude toward this country, I hope she gets to stay in Russia for a very long time. If so, we win.

 

[Theowl32]

It is a she not a he or do you need a biologist to tell yous? So far she has not blamed the US or Biden so that is two mistakes you've made on the case.

How do you know? You a biologist? What's a she?

 

[marvin martian]

9+ years seems excessive but it's difficult for me to have any sympathy for her. She knew better and her antics over the flag and anthem didn't gain her any points

It's always advisable to know the laws of the country you're traveling to. Especially if you're bringing drugs that are illegal in that country, like she did.

 

[Moonglow]

WNBA Star and Anthem Protester Brittney Griner Makes Patriotic Appeal to Biden for Release

Brittney Griner made a patriotic appeal to Joe Biden for her release, even though she was one of the WNBA's foremost national anthem critics.

www.breitbart.com

Considering her, she, it, they, or thems, whatever pronoun, attitude toward this country, I hope she gets to stay in Russia for a very long time. If so, we win.

You don't like people exercising their rights?

 

[Resnic]

9+ years seems excessive but it's difficult for me to have any sympathy for her. She knew better and her antics over the flag and anthem didn't gain her any points

Excessive by American standards but not Russian standards.

If only America was tough on criminals like Russia is we would be in a much better place right now.

I might have empathy but after that America hating bullshit I have none.

 

[EvilCat Breath]

You don't like people exercising their rights?

What rights?

It was endlessly amusing to see her bleating over never having been read her rights.

 

[shockedcanadian]

Excessive by American standards but not Russian standards.

If only America was tough on criminals like Russia is we would be in a much better place right now.

I might have empathy but after that America hating bullshit I have none.

, you've been tough on crime for decades. There are people in U.S prisons for life for shoplifting, the consequences of "three strikes you're out" policy. A catchy, convenient name perhaps, but it hasn't decreased crime.

I disagree. America has been tough on crime for decades, how has it helped crime? You have some people in prison for a life sentence for the crime of shoplifting. Thanks to the "three strikes you're out" policy. A catchy, convenient but in my opinion rather lazy and counter productive policy.

Crime all has a source, primarily poverty and environment. Then there is social and cultural norms.

Why don't people in China, Korea or Japan steal and commit crimes at such a high degree? It isn't because of the law but because of an ingrained, taught from birth concept of "family shame".

This concept has it's own problems, too much pride and honour has the potential to do that. However, overall, as a deterrent to committing crime it is far more effective than harsh sentences after the fact.

By the way, this shame is also found in policing in Asia. A crooked cop is lower than pond scum in the eyes of citizens. I can tell you in Canada they are hugged and protected, if they are ever called out at all.

 

[EvilCat Breath]

Justice was done. She got the max plus a $16,000 fine.

 

[Hang on Sloopy]

Justice was done. She got the max plus a $16,000 fine.

She deserves 20 yrs hard labor

 

[whitehall]

Does the U.S. really want to exchange an international mass murderer for a basketball babe who smuggled drugs into Russia?

 

[shockedcanadian]

Does the U.S. really want to exchange an international mass murderer for a basketball babe who smuggled drugs into Russia?

Of course not.

You get what you can negotiate. It's a mad, sick world.

 

[Hang on Sloopy]

Brittney Griner delivers final plea for leniency before verdict: 'I hope that in your ruling that it doesn’t end my life here'

Jeff Eisenberg

Thu, August 4, 2022, 9:08 AM

Russian prosecutors asked a judge during closing arguments on Thursday to sentence Brittney Griner to 9 ½ years in prison, just shy of the maximum 10 years that she is eligible to receive.

Both a verdict and potential sentence in the WNBA star’s drug-smuggling trial are expected Thursday, her attorney told reporters.

Closing arguments ended with Griner herself having the final word. Standing in the defendant's cage at the back of the tiny courtroom, Griner took responsibility for her "mistake" and apologized to her family, her teammates and her Russian club for "the embarrassment I brought on them."

Brittney Griner delivers final plea for leniency before verdict: 'I hope that in your ruling that it doesn’t end my life here'

Russian prosecutors asked a judge during closing arguments on Thursday to sentence Brittney Griner to 9 ½ years in prison, just shy of the maximum 10 years that she is eligible to receive.

currently.att.yahoo.com

He is going to get 9 1/2 years. Bet he will be blaming Trump and America for violating Russian law.

No wonder they have a hard time defining a woman. This is a dude

 

[Paleman]

You don't like people exercising their rights?

I don't like jerks like her, who are so proud of disrespecting this country and then looking for the country she so dislikes for protection. She deserves nothing and should get nothing. She is guilty of stupidity and of violating Russian laws. Good riddance.