Brittney Griner sentenced to 9 years in forced labor in a Russian camp for small weed possession

WNBA star Brittney Griner was convicted Thursday in Russia of cannabis possession and sentenced to nine years in prison — despite her insistence that she “made an honest mistake” and her tearful pleas for mercy.

Standing in a cage reserved for defendants at the Khimki court outside Moscow, Griner, 31, remained stone-faced upon hearing the verdict.

As part of the punishment phase, Griner also will be required to pay a $16,300 fine. Asked if she understood the sentence, Griner replied in English: “Yes, I understand, your honor.”

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Later, as she was being led out of the courtroom in handcuffs, Griner told a gaggle of reporters: “I love my family.”

Minutes after sentencing, the White House released a statement on behalf of President Biden, condemning the outcome of Griner’s drug trial.

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