A Russian court sentenced her to nine years in prison over drug charges.
Griner’s lawyers have argued that the punishment — just under the 10-year maximum — was excessive, per AP. Griner has been detained since February and maintains that she had "no intent" to break the law by bringing vape cartridges into Russia.
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