What Did Brittney Griner Do & Is She Still In Russia?
WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner was detained at the Moscow airport for possession of hashish-based vape cartridges and she was charged with drug smuggling!
Stuck in the volatile political situation
This was a week before Russia invaded Ukraine, with already rising tension between the US & Russia.
Why Did Brittney Griner Go To Russia?
This forces some WNBA players to play overseas to earn additional income! Griner plays for UMMC Ekaterinburg (owned by a Russian Oligarch), earning over $1M!
The WNBA & NBA's Stark Pay Gap - $130,000 vs $7.5M average!
Brittney Griner was sentenced to 9 years in Russian Prison. She had pled guilty in hopes of lenient charges & opening a dialogue. Her appeal will soon be heard in court.
What Is The Court Ruling?
Will Brittney Griner Return To The US?
According to reports, there are discussions for potential prison swaps. The US would exchange a convicted Russian arms dealer for Griner.
According to a former US Ambassador, we should expect Brittney Griner's return by the end of the year. However, frustratingly for Griner, a Russian Diplomat has suggested that Russia is in no hurry to resolve this situation.