Brittney Griner pleads guilty to drug case in Russia

MOSCOW (AP) — The ball is now in Moscow’s court when it comes to the fate of WNBA star Brittney Griner.

She pleaded guilty yesterday to drug possession charges in a case that could see her spend 10 years in prison.

The plea was unexpected and it’s unclear how it will affect her case.  A top Russian diplomat had said no action could be taken on her until her trial ends.

President Biden and other top U.S. officials have been lobbying for her release.

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