On Tuesday (October 25), a Russian court denied WNBA player Brittney Griner's appeal of her 9-year sentence and upheld her sentence on charges of drug smuggling and possession.
Griner, 32, appeared in the Moscow Regional Court via video from the Russian detention center she's remained at since her arrest in February. Brittney is now expected to be moved to a penal colony, notorious for its poor treatment of inmates.
U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan spoke out after Tuesday's decision, stating, "President (Joe) Biden has been very clear that Brittney should be released immediately." Sullivan added that the Biden administration has "continued to engage with Russia through every available channel and make every effort to bring home Brittney as well as to support and advocate for other Americans detained in Russia, including fellow wrongful detainee Paul Whelan."
Source: NBC
