Brittney Griner reportedly pled Not Guilty to drug charges in Russia
Tensions between Russia and Ukraine have the whole world watching. Brittney Griner was an American literally caught in the Russia/Ukraine crossfire. Griner is a well-known WNBA star. During the offseason, Brittney Griner plays in Russia, where she was arrested.
There has been a lot said about WNBA salaries. People feel as if WNBA players don’t get paid enough. In the years before his death, Kobe Bryant got heavily involved in women’s basketball. His daughter, Gigi Bryant, was a promising youth basketball star. Many felt Kobe and Gigi Bryant would be instrumental in changing things in the WNBA.
Brittney Griner was arrested in Russia and she was accused of drug possession. Because she is a high profile American, Brittney Griner’s arrest was controversial. For a time, Brittney Griner was actually missing in Russia. However, there are reports that Brittney Griner had her day in court. According to those reports, Brittney Griner has pleaded not guilty to the drug charges. Still, Brittney Griner is expected to remain in detention until May 19.
Brittney Griner reportedly pled Not Guilty to drug charges in Russia
Source: The Shade Room
