“Attacked them with a knife” Brittney Griner was involved in a life threatening event in China
The will of Brittney Griner cannot be questioned or belittled. Her brave spirit was born through several unfortunate events that took place in a her life over the years growing up in the United States. From being bullied to body shamed, the female athlete sensation has been through the toughest adversities.
The WNBA player once faced a near death encounter with a stone cold murderer. As we all know, the athlete often travels to other countries to play basketball. This time she was in China participating in the WCBA. While getting onto the team bus, a man attacked her and her teammates with a knife.
BG was also attacked by the individual and stabbed once. She only suffered a minor cut on her elbow because she had enough clothing on to stop the knife from penetration. The police were able to arrest the individual and the team left without any fatalities.
Brittney Griner faces adversity with the Russian authorities
Luck struck out once again after Brittney Griner was arrested over possession of illegal substances. The arrest took place at an airport of the Russian capital. The Phoenix Mercury All-Star claimed that she had no intention of bringing the cannabis oil with her and that it was due to hasty packing.
She plead guilty to all charges over two months ago and is being sentenced to nine years in prison for her actions. Though many claim that she is being used as a political pawn and wrongfully detained, the Russians has a strict anti-drug policy in the country.
Griner is currently serving time at the Russian Penal Colonies which are not known for their leniency but their terrible living conditions. She will be asked to work in order to earn her bread. The US government has been negotiations with Russia to conduct a prisoner swap but the latter has responded yet.
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Rakibul John Rodgers
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