Brittney Griner Pleads Guilty To Drug Charges In Russia

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Brittney Griner claims she had brought the cannabis oil to Russia by accident.

Brittney Griner's drug possession and smuggling trial in Russia began this week, and as you can imagine, there has been quite a bit of media coverage surrounding it. Griner has been stuck in Russia since February, and her family has been doing everything to try and get her home. In fact, she even sent a letter to President Joe Biden, which led to a phone call between Biden and Brittney's wife, Cherelle.

Today, Griner decided to plead guilty to possession and smuggling charges. This could lead to a 10-year jail sentence, although her sentencing hasn't come down yet. While pleading guilty, Griner stated that she had no intention of breaking any laws and that it was a complete accident. It remains to be seen whether or not this explanation will move the court one way or another.

Brittney Griner Pleads Guilty To Drug Charges In Russia
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"I would like to plead guilty on the charges against me, but I had no intention on breaking any Russian law," Griner explained. "I was in a rush packing and the cartridges accidentally ended up in my bags."

Some believe this move will help the United States conduct a prisoner swap in the future. For now, this has not been confirmed, but it is a theory that is going around.

Stay tuned to HNHH for more updates on this developing story.

Brittney Griner Pleads Guilty To Drug Charges In Russia
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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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