“Abuse, disease, and forced labour” Russia plans to send WNBA star Brittney Griner to horrifying Soviet era prison
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Brittney Griner was recently sentenced to prison after being convicted for possession of illegal substances while checking into Russian Airport customs. She was in possession of under a gram of hashish oil that she often uses on a regular bases. The pro athlete often traveled to Russia to play basketball for the UMMC Ekaterinburg team.
The WNBA Star will be facing a sentence to prison for nine years or possibly ten. Her legal representatives in Russia have been arranging a plea to reduce her punishment with a chance of an early release. The Joe Biden administration with regards to her release have admitted they are working out a deal involving arms dealer Viktor Bout.
Brittney Griner will be detained at a Russia Penal Colony
There are around 35 penal colonies in the country of Russia. Altogether they house an approximate of 60,000 inmates wanted for several reasons. According to Ivan Melnikov, Vice President of the Russian Department of the International Human Rights Defense Committee, these are not the ideal situations to be in.
The cells hold at least 40 inmates with out 10 to 11 feet of private space. Brittney Griner will have to work eight hours a day according to Melnikov, possibly cleaning, cooking, sewing or serving food. But in her case, she might have to work as a basketball coach for the other prisoners in the colony.
Brittney Griner’s representatives request for leniency
Melnikov further elaborated of the possibilities of detentions of the Phoenix Mercury superstar. He said, “she is likely to stay there for the time of her appeal, which might be up to three months if she isn’t pardoned and exchanged before then, but if her appeal fails, she might be sent on to another colony.”
“I hope that she will be sent to a colony with a lenient governor who allows her to coach basketball in the daytime rather than being a seamstress. Prisoners are encouraged to play sports or do yoga and so on, and basketball is popular. I think that would be the best thing for her.”
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