Brittney Griner pleads guilty to drug charges
The WNBA star admitted to bringing cannabis into Russia but said she had packed in a hurry and did not intend to break the law. If convicted, she could face up to 10 years in prison.
by Rachel Treisman
Jul 07, 2022
2 minutes
Updated July 7, 2022 at 10:09 AM ET
Brittney Griner pleaded guilty to drug charges as her trial continued in Russian court on Thursday, admitting to bringing cannabis into the country but saying she had packed in a hurry and did not intend to break the law.
The Phoenix Mercury Center and Olympic medalist could face
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