WNBA star Brittney Griner pleads guilty to drug charges in Russian court
WNBA star Brittney Griner has pleaded guilty to drug charges in a Russian court. Back in February, the Olympic gold medalist was arrested on drug charges after she was accused of carrying hashish oil in her luggage.
Over the last few months, Griner’s lawyers and representatives have worked tirelessly on getting the acclaimed basketball player back to the United States.
After numerous roadblocks, a Russian court finally scheduled the start of Griner’s long-awaited trial for 1 July. However on 7 July, during her second hearing, the US basketball star pleaded guilty to the drug charges, as reported by Reuters. “I’d like to plead guilty, your honour.
But there was no intent. I didn’t want to break the law,” the Phoenix Mercury player told the court. “I’d like to give my testimony later.
