BREAKING: A judge in Russia has sentenced American basketball player Brittney Griner on drug charges to nine years in prison.
after the verdict and sentence were handed down.
Today, American citizen Brittney Griner received a prison sentence that is one more reminder of what the world already knew: Russia is wrongfully detaining Brittney. It’s unacceptable, and I call on Russia to release her immediately so she can be with her wife, loved ones, friends, and teammates. My administration will continue to work tirelessly and pursue every possible avenue to bring Brittney and Paul Whelan home safely as soon as possible.But one official said that while the U.S.
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