Brittney Griner's Legal Team Files Appeal Amid 9-Year Prison Sentence

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Brittney Griner's legal team is doing everything they can to help her situation.

Brittney Griner has become one of the biggest sports stories of 2022 due to her detainment inside a Russian prison. The story broke all the way back in February during the early stages of the Ukraine-Russia war. According to reports, Griner was attempting to come home from her time playing in Russia, when she was eventually stopped at the airport with cannabis oil cartridges in her bag.

In Russia, this can lead to some very hefty sentences, and in the end, Griner was convicted of drug possession and smuggling. As a result of this verdict, Griner is now facing 9 years in a Russian prison, although the United States government is working on a prisoner swap that would bring her home a lot sooner.

Brittney Griner's Legal Team Files Appeal Amid 9-Year Prison Sentence
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According to CNN, Griner's legal team is now doing everything they can to have this verdict and sentencing reversed. For instance, the team of lawyers has filed an appeal, which is fairly standard practice as far as verdicts and sentences go. It remains to be seen how far this will get Griner, although it is a step in the right direction, at least for now.

Overall, this is simply a terrible situation for Griner, and there is no timeline on when she will be allowed home. Stay tuned to HNHH for all of the latest news and updates pertaining to Griner's situation.

Brittney Griner's Legal Team Files Appeal Amid 9-Year Prison Sentence
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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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