Brittney Griner is getting sent to a general regime prison, one of the harshest types of Russian penal colonies for women
is getting sent to a general regime prison, one of the harshest types of Russian penal colonies for women., explaining that Griner was moved into one of the 35 high-security correctional institutions for women, though the exact location is still unknown. While many women inare sent to low-security, mixed-gender settlement penal colonies, Griner’s drug conviction means she will serve out the remainder of her sentence at the general regime prison.
“It’s not an easy life in a settlement colony, but it’s a lot harsher in a general regime colony,” Natalia Filimonovna, from the NGO Russia Behind Bars, told PEOPLE., Griner’s legal team said they were not initially told where Griner’s final destination would be. “We do not have any information on her exact current location or her final destination,” Griner’s lawyers said. “In accordance with the standard Russian procedure, the attorneys, as well as the U.S.
Griner’s agent, Lindsay Colas, said, “Our primary concern continues to be BG’s health and well-being. As we work through this very difficult phase of not knowing exactly where BG is or how she is doing, we ask for the public’s support in continuing to write letters and express their love and care for her. Our team remains in close contact with the U.S. Government and Richardson Center, who are using all available resources to determine her whereabouts, ensure her safety, and bring her home.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
A Pussy Riot member describes what Brittney Griner can expect in Russian penal colonyBrittney Griner is being transferred to a Russian penal colony, her lawyers revealed. The conditions are grim. 'For 100 women, there are like three toilets and no hot water,' a Pussy Riot member told NPR. 'This is a legal slavery system.'
Read more »
A Pussy Riot member describes what Brittney Griner can expect in Russian penal colonyBrittney Griner is being transferred to a Russian penal colony, her lawyers revealed. The conditions are grim. 'For 100 women, there are like three toilets and no hot water,' a Pussy Riot member told NPR. 'This is a legal slavery system.'
Read more »
Brittney Griner Is Headed to a Truly Horrific PlaceCrowded barracks, limited access to health care, grueling labor and abusive inmates and staff — these are just some of the things that Brittney Griner could expect to find in a Russian penal colony.
Read more »
Russia failed to alert US of Brittney Griner transfer to penal colony, State Department saysRussia did not inform the U.S. of Brittney Griner's transfer to a penal colony ahead of time and has yet to engage in talks about her release 'with the seriousness of purpose,' the State Department said Thursday.
Read more »
Editorial: Don't forget about Brittney GrinerWNBA star Brittney Griner is still being held unjustly in Russia for possessing a small amount of cannabis oil. It's time to bring her home.
Read more »