Brittney Griner pleaded guilty in a Russian court to drugs charges that could see her face 10 years in prison; Update: SHE IS FREE

[Professor Emeritus]

This dumb bytch was the best thing to ever happen to Putin

Putin is the richest man in the world. I doubt this even registers as a nice fart on a cool summer evening for him.

This has nothing to do with being rich, she made herself into a bargaining chip

@Da King, you aren't paying much attention to world events if you think that the level at which they're bargaining at is anywhere on Putin's top-20 list for "shyt to deal with today" alone. That's why negotiations will remain at the prisoner swap level, not at the actually-affecting-geopolitics level.

 

[Rekkapryde]

1. She lives there part time
2. I heard it was just the vape pen, but it was empty

This likely wouldn't be an issue if not for Biden and the sanctions placed on Russia due to their war.

She brought weed oil into the country breh

Brittney Griner makes first testimony in Russian court, says 'nobody explained anything to me' during arrest

The WNBA star said she had to use a translation app to communicate with a customs officer and was never read her rights

www.cbssports.com

"On Tuesday, the focus of Griner's defense team was explaining to the court how cannabis, which is illegal in Russia, has a recognized medicinal use worldwide. Griner did have a doctor's prescription, but on Wednesday the seven-time WNBA All-Star said she was well aware that bringing hashish oil to Russia is against the law. She and her team reiterated that it ended in her luggage on accident and that she never had any criminal intent."

 

[Saysumthinfunnymike]

What's the upside on Paul Whelan? Could he be the sleeper in this deal?

 

[Big Boss]

What's the upside on Paul Whelan? Could he be the sleeper in this deal?

Good point. Maybe Russia wants to keep him

 

[Big Boss]

 

[mastermind]

She brought weed oil into the country breh

Brittney Griner makes first testimony in Russian court, says 'nobody explained anything to me' during arrest

The WNBA star said she had to use a translation app to communicate with a customs officer and was never read her rights

www.cbssports.com

"On Tuesday, the focus of Griner's defense team was explaining to the court how cannabis, which is illegal in Russia, has a recognized medicinal use worldwide. Griner did have a doctor's prescription, but on Wednesday the seven-time WNBA All-Star said she was well aware that bringing hashish oil to Russia is against the law. She and her team reiterated that it ended in her luggage on accident and that she never had any criminal intent."

I doubt this is the first time she brought cannabis into Russia. She was stupid enough to do it in the middle of a hostile time for US/Russian relations. I bet the oligarch that owns her team probably gave her a hook-up before or paid someone off.

 

[Rekkapryde]

I doubt this is the first time she brought cannabis into Russia. She was stupid enough to do it in the middle of a hostile time for US/Russian relations. I bet the oligarch that owns her team probably gave her a hook-up before or paid someone off.

no doubt. She def did it before and no one cared.

 

[nyknick]

What if Russia turns down this offer??

Better hope Russian Danny Ainge is not on the other side

 

[Lord Beasley]

so they want 2 ppl back. better than just one i guess, i thought it was a terror facilitator for one basketball player and i was fkin pissed

 

[Big Boss]

 

[Thavoiceofthevoiceless]

So it's definitely a PR move on the US part in a "see we did try" type move to reduce criticism that she's still over there. Russia seems perfectly fine with both of them sitting in jail.

 

[Joe Sixpack]

So it's definitely a PR move on the US part in a "see we did try" type move to reduce criticism that she's still over there. Russia seems perfectly fine with both of them sitting in jail.

You could call it that but Biden is trying to bring this big doof home he’s doin everything he can

 

[Thavoiceofthevoiceless]

You could call it that but Biden is trying to bring this big doof home he’s doin everything he can

Obviously not enough if she's still over there is what some people will say. Either they falsely assumed that it'd be enough to get them back or Russia insists on dragging this out as long as they can since they see how highly valued she is.

 

[BigMoneyGrip]

Looks like the US calling these clowns bluff.. They don’t want their mans back? Lmaooo

 

[EarlyEarly]

Is the Bout guy an asset to Russia or just a guy that happens to be Russian in jail? Putin probably don’t give a shyt about dude.