Should Brittney Griner be given prison time in the United States after Russian authorities decided to release her via a prisoner swap? Fans must certainly be aware that the WNBA star was imprisoned for around 10 months. She was charged with carrying marijuana vape cartridges through a Russian airport.
This crime was clearly considered more serious and punishable in Russia as opposed to the United States. She was given an extreme sentence of 9 years imprisonment. Considering that she was in prison for less than 10 percent of that time, we should certainly wonder if this will translate to spending time in prison here. However, it is also possible she faces absolutely no consequences. Therefore, we need to take a closer look at this situation and understand the legal intricacies involved here.
When will Brittney Griner return to the court?
It is highly unlikely that Griner to be arrested again and sentenced in the United States. People must certainly be aware of the legalization of Marijuana in some states of the United States. However, carrying it through airports is still a frowned-upon crime.
Fans of that league might be aware that the WNBA finals are played in September. The athletes are given a long offseason and games begin again only in May 2023. Considering that it is still a whole 5 months away, Griner should be in a better physical and mental condition.