6 Aug 2022 7:27 am
Zymarikaphobia » 05 Aug 2022, 11:52 pm » wrote: ↑ Brittney Griner’s sentence is in line with Russia’s strict drug penalties – but how long she serves will be decided outside the courtroom
They are treating her no different than any other person (to this point).
The sentencing of WNBA star Brittney Griner to nine years behind bars and a fine of 1 million rubles – between US$10,000 and $20,000 depending on the exchange rate – should come as no surprise to those familiar with Russian law
The country has long enforced strict drug laws and has a well-deserved reputation for zero-tolerance jurisdiction
Indeed, the crime Griner was prosecuted of – smuggling narcotics in “significant amount” in violation of Article 229¹(2)(c) of the Russian criminal code – carries a minimum sentence of five to 10 years “deprivation of freedom” along with the fine, and the upper end of the spectrum seems to be common. The prosecutor in Griner’s case asked for 9 ½ years and, presumably, the maximum fine. He got most of what he wanted.
To many in the U.S., nine years’ imprisonment may seem like a harsh penalty for cannabis possession. But in Russia, it is par for the course for this crime.
https://theconversation.com/brittney-gr ... oom-188271
Just like a Yellowstone tourist walking up to a Bison or Grizzly bear to take a selfie.....they don't "get it" until they "GET IT!"...then it's too late
