In the Khimki Court of Moscow, the prosecutor requested for the Olympic champion, basketball star from the United States Brittney Griner, who is accused of drug smuggling to Russia, 9.5 years in a penal colony and a fine of 1 million rubles. It is reported by Mediazona.
Under the article on drug smuggling, the prosecutor's office requested 8 years in a penal colony and a fine, and another two years in prison – under the article on possession of drugs. When adding up the terms, the state prosecution requires 9.5 years in prison.
Earlier, the head coach of the American women's basketball team, Becky Hammon, who previously played for the Russian team, turned to Vladimir Putin with a request to "do the right thing" and release Brittney Griner.
On August 2, the last meeting of the Khimki city court in the Greiner case took place, she pleaded guilty. It was reported that the basketball player faces 5 to 10 years in prison, but she can be exchanged for Russian businessman Viktor Bout, who is serving a 25-year sentence in America on charges of illegal arms trafficking. With such a proposal, US President Joe Biden addressed the Russian authorities.
Greiner is one of the most decorated basketball players in the world. She was a two-time Olympian and two-time world champion with Team USA, and a WNBA champion with Phoenix in 2014. The center is included in the official list of the 25 best players in the women's NBA. He has been playing for the Yekaterinburg UMMC since 2015.