By Shelby Denise Smith ·Updated August 9, 2022
WNBA player Brittney Griner had received national attention since March 5, when Russian news agency TASS revealed she was detained for carrying vape cartridges containing hashish oil. The offense, which Griner called an “honest mistake,” has led to her being charged for drug smuggling and possession for Russia’s political gain.
Many expected consequences for Griner — but not the nine years and six months
