BREAKING: Russian prosecutors asked a court to sentence U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner to 9 1/2 years in prison on cannabis possession charges. Closing arguments in the trial are taking place, nearly six months after her arrest at a Moscow airport. https://t.co/pqF9LgrTp7
— The Associated Press (@AP) August 4, 2022
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Russian court gives Brittney Griner nine years jail for drug offences https://t.co/9UOwweeDcE
— ABC News (@abcnews) August 4, 2022
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The fight is not over. Athletes continue to call for Brittney Griner’s release after she was sentenced this morning. #FreeBG pic.twitter.com/jAcGw949lX
— The Players’ Tribune (@PlayersTribune) August 4, 2022
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Bottom line: Every member of Congress, regardless of party, should be advocating for the release of Brittney Griner.
— Shuwaski Young for Congress (@shuwaskiyoung) August 4, 2022
We cannot allow Brittney Griner to stay in a Russian prison for 9 years as a political pawn. We should do whatever it takes to bring Brittney home. #MS03 #FreeBG
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Seeing the Justice Department FINALLY charge the officers who murdered Breonna Taylor shortly after we find out a Russian court is sentencing Brittney Griner to 9 years in prison is making me feel some type of way.
— Ernest is at #NABJNAHJ22 (@MrErnestOwens) August 4, 2022
There’s no real justice for Black women.#SayHerName #FreeBG
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Black woman should not have to be perfect in order to be protected, stay alive, and be loved.
— Danté Stewart (Stew) (@stewartdantec) August 4, 2022