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Brittney Griner pleads guilty to drug charges in Russian court

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By Anna Chernova, Abby Phillip, Dakin Andone and Alaa Elassar, CNN Two-time US Olympic basketball gold medalist Brittney Griner has pleaded guilty to drug charges in a Russian court near Moscow, her lawyers confirmed to CNN on Thursday.

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KEYT Santa Barbara
WNBA star Brittney Griner pleads guilty in Russia drugs trial | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)
Published Jul 6, 2022
KEYT Santa Barbara's feed description
The reports quoted Griner as pleading guilty to the charges at Thursday’s court hearing. They said that speaking through an interpreter, Griner said she had acted unintentionally because she was packing in haste.
KRDO
Brittney Griner pleads guilty to drug charges in Russian court (opens KRDO)
Published Jul 7, 2022
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By Anna Chernova, Abby Phillip, Dakin Andone and Alaa Elassar, CNN Two-time US Olympic basketball gold medalist Brittney Griner has pleaded guilty to drug charges in a Russian court near Moscow, her lawyers confirmed to CNN on Thursday.
La Crosse Tribune
Russian media: Griner pleads guilty in Russia drugs trial (opens La Crosse Tribune)
Published Jul 6, 2022
La Crosse Tribune's feed description
Russian news agencies say jailed American basketball star Brittney Griner has pleaded guilty to drug possession and smuggling charges.
Sioux City Journal
WNBA's Griner pleads guilty at her drug trial in Russia (opens Sioux City Journal)
Published Jul 6, 2022
Sioux City Journal's feed description
WNBA star Brittney Griner pleaded guilty to drug possession charges on the second day of her trial in a Russian court in a case that could see her sentenced to
WTOL Toledo
Russian media: Brittney Griner pleads guilty in Russia drugs trial (opens WTOL Toledo)
Published Jul 6, 2022
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Griner was detained in February at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport after vape canisters with cannabis oil allegedly were found in her luggage.
FOX 29 Philadelphia
WNBA star Brittney Griner pleads guilty to drug charges in Russia (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)
Published Jul 6, 2022
FOX 29 Philadelphia's feed description
US basketball star Brittney Griner pleaded guilty to drug possession and smuggling charges in a Moscow court on Thursday, according to Russian media sources.
Los Angeles Times
Brittney Griner pleads guilty to drug possession and smuggling, Russian media say (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Jul 6, 2022
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American basketball star Brittney Griner pleads guilty to drug possession and smuggling charges, Russian media say.
Lamag
WNBA's Brittney Griner Pleads Guilty to Drug Charge: Russian Media (opens Lamag)
Published Jul 6, 2022
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“I'd like to plead guilty, your honor," said Griner. "But there was no intent. I didn't want to break the law."
Wyoming Tribune Eagle
Brittney Griner pleads guilty to drug charges (opens Wyoming Tribune Eagle)
Published Jul 6, 2022
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Brittney Griner pleads guilty to drug charges
New Hampshire Union Leader
WNBA star Brittney Griner pleads guilty to drug charge in Russian court (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)
Published Jul 6, 2022
New Hampshire Union Leader's feed description
RIGA, Latvia - American WNBA star Brittney Griner pleaded guilty to carrying cannabis oil on the second day of a trial in Moscow that could see her sentenced to 10
Hot Air
BREAKING: Griner pleads guilty to drug charges in Moscow court (opens Hot Air)
Published Jul 6, 2022
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Open for business?
Breitbart News
WNBA Star Brittney Griner Pleads Guilty to Possession, Denies Intentionally Breaking Law (opens Breitbart News)
Published Jul 6, 2022
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WNBA star Brittney Griner has pleaded guilty to possession of a banned drug, but denies intentionally breaking Russia's strict drug laws.
Washington Times
Guilty plea from Brittney Griner in Russian court (opens Washington Times)
Published Jul 6, 2022
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U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner pleaded guilty in a Russian court Thursday to drug charges but said she did not intend to break the law.
Waco Tribune-Herald
Griner pleads guilty at her drug trial in Russia (opens Waco Tribune-Herald)
Published Jul 6, 2022
Waco Tribune-Herald's feed description
Russian news agencies say jailed American basketball star Brittney Griner has pleaded guilty to drug possession and smuggling charges.
WDIO Duluth
Griner pleads guilty to drug charges (opens WDIO Duluth)
Published Jul 6, 2022
WDIO Duluth's feed description
Basketball star, Brittany Griner, has pleaded guilty to drug possession and smuggling in Russia. She could face 10 years in prison.
Politico
Brittney Griner pleads guilty in Russia drugs trial, Russian media reports (opens Politico)
Published Jul 6, 2022
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Griner was detained in February at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport after vape canisters with cannabis oil allegedly were found in her luggage.
Washington Examiner
Brittney Griner pleads guilty to drug charge in Russian court (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Jul 6, 2022
Washington Examiner's feed description
WNBA star Brittney Griner pleaded guilty to a drug charge in a Russian court on Thursday.
Advocate
Brittney Griner Pleads Guilty to Drug Charges in Russian Courtroom (opens Advocate)
Published Jul 6, 2022
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The U.S. government has said Brittney Griner has been "wrongfully detained" since her arrest in February.
Minneapolis Star Tribune
Griner appears in court, pleads guilty in Russia drugs trial (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)
Published Jul 6, 2022
Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description
Jailed American basketball star Brittney Griner on Thursday pleaded guilty to drug possession during her trial in Moscow but said she had no intention of committing a crime.
PBS NewsHour
WNBA star Brittney Griner pleads guilty in Russia drugs trial: media reports (opens PBS NewsHour)
Published Jul 6, 2022
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Russian news agencies say jailed American basketball star Brittney Griner has pleaded guilty to drug possession and smuggling charges during her trial in Moscow.
Portland Press Herald
Russian media reports Griner pleads guilty in Russia drugs trial (opens Portland Press Herald)
Published Jul 6, 2022
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Griner’s trial began last week amid a growing chorus of calls for Washington to do more to secure her freedom.
New York Times
Brittney Griner pleads guilty to drug charges in Russia. (opens New York Times)
Published Jul 6, 2022
New York Times's feed description
Her plea came hours after a Russian diplomat said that publicity around the basketball player’s case was not helping her interests.
Black Enterprise
WNBA Player Brittney Griner Pleads Guilty to Drug Charges in Russia (opens Black Enterprise)
Published Jul 6, 2022
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The court case against Brittney Griner has taken a turn with her guilty plea but things are just beginning...
Rolling Stone
Brittney Griner Pleads Guilty to Drug Smuggling Charges in Russia (opens Rolling Stone)
Published Jul 6, 2022
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WNBA star faces 10 years in prison if convicted; despite plea, trial could linger on for months
Forbes
Brittney Griner Pleads Guilty To Russian Drug Charges (opens Forbes)
Published Jul 6, 2022
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Griner said in court she would plead guilty, “but there was no intent” and she “didn’t want to break the law,” Reuters reported from the courtroom.

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