A Russian court sentenced Brittney Griner to nine years in prison and a $9 million ruple fine ($145,161.36 US) after finding her guilty of bringing cannabis-infused vape cartridges into Russia.
Cannabis is illegal in Russia for both medicinal and recreational.
Her sentencing could pave the way for a U.S.-Russia prisoner swap that would include the 31-year-old athlete and an ...
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