American Thinker
By Rajan Laad
A few days ago, a Russian court has sentenced U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner to nine years in prison on drug charges.
The double Olympic winner admitted possession of cannabis oil. But Griner also said she had been prescribed the oil to help relieve pain related to her chronic injuries and had accidentally packed them in her luggage.
The court near Moscow convicted Griner of smuggling and possessing narcotics. The prosecution had sought a nine-and-a-half-year prison term.
Reading the verdict, the presiding judge said she had taken into account the fact that Griner had been detained for a substantial amount of time.
Griner’s defense team said they would appeal the verdict.
Griner was detained early this February at an airport near Moscow when the vape cartridges containing cannabis oil were discovered in her luggage.
Griner had traveled to Russia to play club basketball during the U.S. off-season.
Griner’s case has become subject to high-profile diplomacy between the U.S. and Russia after Russia’s military intervention in Ukraine.
The U.S. and Russia have even discussed the possibility of a potential prisoner swap that could involve the basketball player and Russian arms trafficker Viktor Bout who is imprisoned in the U.S. for plotting to kill Americans.
Responding to the sentencing, Joe Biden called the sentencing “unacceptable.” more here
Griner can kneel all it wants in Russia!
They can keep it!
Bring the Marine Home!
Semper Fi!
I think Kamel Hair should go to Russia
and keep her company.
If the Vape was unlit, you must acquit!
The sentence does seem harsh but gee Wally, maybe you should have checked out the laws in Russia before packing your “pain medication” Of course in Singapore, you’ll do your 9 and thank the Lord for it.
I’ve been in & out of dozens of foreign countries and was never close to being tempted to take something with me or back with me. Even cigars, in the Carib, there were walkin humidors full of Cubans, goodness, what an aroma. And cheap too but I never stuffed any into a bag coming home.
One time going to Israel I brought my friend’s boys remote control trucks and for me my special protein powder mix. Good god, I had the El Al Mossad up my ass! The took my luggage apart and turned my socks inside out, had it all laid out on a table, asked me if I wanted to repack it or they’d be happy to. They even went to my friend’s home in Herzlia to check on him.
Other countries don’t fuck around.
I read a follow up, yep, the Rooskies are gonna DNA his/her azz.
Saw a pic of it shirtless, That’s a man, baby.
Kamallalala should arrange for a conjugal visit. “Britney” might appreciate the Veep’s special skill.
…at least Griner GOT a trial and international press.
That’s more than any of the J6 political prisoners have had, or have any hope of having.
^^^ Right on, SNS. I came here to say that.
Griner took a knee. Harris usually takes two.
No sympathy for Griner…..
It’s been playing in Russia……
every Summer since 2014.
Got some definite Putin turd polishers here. Boss likes it nice & shinny.
“…at least Griner GOT a trial and international press.”
And more media coverage than in her WBA career.
Anonymous AUGUST 8, 2022 AT 1:49 PM
Griner took a knee. Harris usually takes two.
TOUCHE’!
LOLOL the b-ball bitch may officially be outed as a dude
https://theferalirishman.blogspot.com/2022/08/popcorn-please-and-grab-seat.html
America doesn’t need the homosexual drug addict. It needs to stay in jail where it belongs.
@ JammyH
I’d trust Putin over Biden any day.
Hey, Joe*! You claim to be The President. You know what Presidents can do? They can pardon everybody, absolutely everybody (just ask Jimmy Carter), who’s been caught with weed! In The United States!
It’s a Free West miracle!