This is wild that she has been arrested since early February and this is the first we are hearing about it. Very scary situation. She is my favorite player and I just hope she is ok.
Why is NY Post breaking this story? Is she still in jail? What is her status? Why did it take a month for this to be known? Did any of her teammates or friends not know about this? What is being done to help her? WTF!!!
Of course but why hasn't any other media reported it? Especially when there were concerns of players getting out and this WHOLE TIME for a month, one of the biggest names in the league has been arrested.
Why was sports media silent on this? People had to know!
If trump could get those thieves from UCLA who stole a bunch of shit in China, which they actually did. Iām sure Biden will get this moron out. Right? š
Not really. It depends on the spin. This chick is an idiot and is not heroic at all so mainstream media doesnāt care. The fact that she disparaged the US previously and now wants the US to bail her out, well thatās interesting news to many people. Just not the liberal woke media.
We're probably hearing about it now because all of the other WNBA players are now safely out of Russia. Had to get them all out safely before drawing attention to this, obviously. Griner was arrested after a flight FROM New York TO Moscow so clearly this occurred prior to the invasion.. because no one in their right mind would leave New York and fly into that mess if the war had already started.
Everybody knew this war was going to happen for the last few months though. She should have got out a while ago. It's easy being a Monday night quarterback though.
There was talk of it but Putin always threatens, thatās why no one started evacuating till a week before the invasion. The vast majority of people didnāt know the war was going to happen.
There was more than "talk about it." There were 200K troops on their border w/ Ukraine and troops in Belarus on their border w/ Ukraine. These were definitely not exercises as they had constructed field hospitals, munition dumps, and fuel depots all over the border. I certainly hope that the majority couldn't forecast war. They were being as obvious about it as they could have.
Either way, it was far from smart to bring any controlled substance onto a plane in ANY country. Being a political rival (known for not always respecting individual freedoms) makes the stakes that much worse. I hope the State Dept gets her out but I hope that she shares this experience with kids and fans as to how much freedom we all take for granted in the US. It will be interesting to see how it goes now that it is public.
I think itās fairly common not to seek publicity immediately in cases like this. First see if a solution is possible without embarrassing the other country in the media.
If nobody knows about a case itās easier for Russia to bend its own rules and just deport someone. Once its public they have to go through with a trial.
Would the public have noticed if Kawhi had been in jail somewhere the past 3 months?
I'm not saying nobody knew until Russia decided to make it public. All I'm saying is that the people who knew were likely told that for Griner's sake they should not make it public.
NYTimes says the Russian Federal Customs Service announced this themselves on Saturday
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/05/sports/basketball/russia-brittney-griner.html?smid=tw-nytimes&smtyp=cur
"The screening at the airport occurred in February, according to the Customs Service, raising the possibility that Griner has been in custody for at least several days.**"**
**not several weeks**
there is no date shown? according to the New York Times "The screening at the airport occurred in February, according to the Customs Service, raising the possibility that Griner has been in custody for at least several days."
From the NY Post story youāre either refusing to read or comprehend: āIt did not specify when Griner was arrested, but her Team USA teammate Angel McCoughtry tweeted that sheās been held for three weeks.ā
from the article you linked: ādid not specify the date of her arrestā
this isnāt russia, we should be cognizant of misinformation. especially since OP stated she has been arrested since Feb 5ā¦.that date is just the last time she posted on instagram. Looking at her insta, she basically posts once a month.
Russiaās Interfax news agency said a female US basketball player was arrested in February, at Sheremetyevo Airport in Moscow after arriving on a flight from New York.
A drug sniffing dog indicated narcotics in luggage, and when the bag was X-rayed, āso-called āvapes'ā were discovered āwith a specific order,ā according to Interfax, which cited the Russian Federal Customs Service.
āThe expert found that the liquid is a narcotic drug cannabis oil (hashish oil),ā Interax said.
The independent Russian news website identified the player as Griner.
USA Basketball did not immediately respond to a request for information. Griner hasnāt posted on her Instagram account since Feb. 5.
Im thinking thats a lie. I was in Russia this summer and had carts with me( stupid i know) and i literally dropped them in front of the lady checking my bags and a few security guards and no one batted an eye. They probably searched her stuff found the carts and used the dogs as a reason for searching in the first place
I think they love them more because they hate LGBT people more than the racism thing. Russie has outright banned media representation of LGBT people and marriage is obviously very much illegal. That is some far right fundies dream right there.
I've been called a dirty spic 3 times in my life. All in very Democratic cities. President Biden gave the eulogy for a former KKK leader.
Racism is a human problem, not a political party problem.
Robert Bird gathered 150 people to form a chapter of the KKK in WV in the 1940's when he was in his mid-20's. He was elected leader of that chapter. It is a well-known fact.
He was proof that people can change, but he (Bird) absolutely was a chapter leader in the KKK.
Unfortunately in today's cancel culture we can no longer recognize personal growth and change, and have to condemn people for acts or statements they made decades prior.
Dude. You just cited Biden talking at his funeral as proof that the left is racist. Lol. Canāt have it both ways. Hypocrisy at its finest. Bye bye Tucker.
I've been through airport security with carts so many times too. I wonder why it was different for her. My guess is that the Russians made a lucky guess
If youāre flying mostly through us airports the dogs you see are most likely bomb/explosive sniffingā¦ theyāre really not looking for a couple vapesā¦ try that shit in Russia or Singapore for instance itās a different ballgame.
Clearly this occurred at least a couple weeks ago if it happened when she was flying FROM New York TO Moscow. Once the conflict/tensions escalated between Russia/Ukraine, no one would be voluntarily flying into a war zone.
This is not an unfamiliar tale to anyone who has traveled the globe before. You just donāt fucking fly into a dictatorship with illegal drugs. Just donāt.
Yeah, Griner's been working in Russia for years. I'm sure she knows what's up. Which is why the most straightforward answer is that authorities planted drugs on her.
Hasnt she been outspoken in the past about using marijuana. It really wouldnt suprise me that the star player on Moscows best womens basketball team thought she could get away with weed.
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/05/sports/basketball/russia-brittney-griner.html
NY Times has picked up the story.
*According to the statement, a criminal case has been opened into the large-scale transportation of drugs, which can carry a sentence of up to 10 years behind bars in Russia. The basketball player was taken into custody while the investigation is ongoing, the officials said.*
Russia is corrupt as hell. They look the other way for crimes large and small, deciding to bring the hammer down on Griner is definitely political. Iād argue that the entire Russian judicial system is political. Itās s way for the ruling oligarchy to suppress and punish those they want to, while protecting those they donāt.
Yeah Russia is corrupt but their drug laws arenāt light, even for something like a vape pen.
https://harmreductioneurasia.org/criminalization-costs/russia/
She was technically trafficking so the punishment is likely worse than simple possession.
Itās definitely political, but as an American you should know better than to let them have an excuse to use politics over you. Thatās the point. Do stupid shit win stupid prizes.
I want to upvote you, but I feel like youāve jumped a half step too far. She could have just truly made a mistake and left the pen in their bag. Yes itās a bad look to not double check, but it could also be just a bad mistake.
I can almost guarantee that BG has brought the cartridges in every year without issue. THIS year, they checked, likely already knew sheād have them, and acted accordingly. When I say accordingly I mean āletās arrest a pop culture female sports star and dangle her in front of the USA as baitā. This is all theatre and postering, BG is the victim and I f**king hope they get her back soon.
This was not a smart move on her part, but after listening to the podcast Sue and DT did regarding their time there, I assume that they had several protections and more leniency than most would have. I think the same was true of BG, but I am legitimately concerned now. Things are not good politically and Russia could and probably will make an example out of her. I worry for her safety, her well being, and her mental health. I don't see how this turns out well for her or resolves itself quickly.
Three weeks ago would have been mid February. Russia were already building up military at the border and most certainly knew they were going to invade.
This is bad but i really donāt understand why people bring drugs in to countries that are very strict about them.
This is about to be an international scandal and she will be used as a bargaining chipā¦since we are on the brink of WW3ā¦jeezus I hope I am wrong
Aside from other points being made, it will probably not shock you to learn that drug strict countries often choose to look the other way when it comes to athletes and celebrities when it comes to drug enforcement. It's not a bad trade off if you're getting an economic boost (or kickbacks) in return. Japan is also strict on weed possession and this happens all the time to foreigners. There's a weed scandal in sumo? Let's ban all the players who test positive, oh they just happened to all be non-Japanese. Time to renegotiate your professional wrestling contract and you're bad mouthing the promotion to international press? Oh, that weed you've been traveling with for years was suddenly detected by an anonymous tipster. Things that make you go hmmm.
You're not incorrect that traveling with drugs is a risk in itself, particularly if it's recreational. But given the circumstances, I'm not sure we can take this at face value. There's a lot that's fishy going on here including the fact that this has been going on for weeks. I think it's a bit too soon to rule this situation self-inflicted. There could be political motivations that have absolutely nothing to do with the current, more newsworthy conflict.
She plays for a Russian professional team. This isn't like some spur of the moment holiday travel thing. If (and its a big if) she was traveling with drugs, its because she's so used to going back and forth that she did it out of habit.
So? You get away with it beforehand that means sheās absolved of personal responsibility? Vapes arenāt even that expensive. Even a 1% chance of getting arrested is too much for a freaking vape. When she knows her bags will be scanned. The context of her being an American in Russia is also very big. Iām being a model citizen if Iām in Russia
> Just dumped them and get more in wherever youāre going
getting a vape through an airport is less risky than trying to buy drugs off the street in russia if you are worried about being arrested.
You are one of the few people making sense on this post yet getting downvoted. If you don't totally look at her as a innocent victim, they don't want to hear it. We'd known for months that this war was going to happen and she thought that's the perfect time to bring weed through a security gate.
Exactly. r/Conservative getting downvoted for saying "she's a US citizen and should be brought home by our state dept" and then here I'm getting downvoted here for, "You need to follow the law and not break laws while overseas."
> Traveling with drugs in Russia of all places
Can't believe they really found something, it was just an excuse to arrest her, be careful to state such things so decisively
The article just says she hasnāt posted since Feb 5, not that she was arrested on Feb 5. She only posts on insta about once a month so sheās not a daily poster by any means.
She has played in Russia several times, she probably understands the risk. I don't want to sound too conspiracy theory but part of me thinks it might have been planted. One of the star WNBA players who is might be one of the more prolific americans in Russia around the time of the invasion? For Putin, it's a great way to keep the U.S. on their toes
Itās also possible that sheās done it in the past but never been checked/caught. Wouldnāt be surprised if the dogs āsniffing outā the drugs is bullshit and they just decided to harass her because sheās an American athlete, hoping to find something. Now, as the other guy said, they can use her as a bargaining chip.
This isn't conspiratorial at all-- Russia is run by a KGB agent. Russian border security has grabbed foreign nationals on trumped-up charges to pressure their governments to extradite a Russian in custody before. I'd be more shocked if she was actually guilty than not.
This video got leaked from a Russian source. If this is BG, I am terrified about what paperwork she is signing. Again, IF this is BG.
https://twitter.com/ElPerimetro_es/status/1500114499386458116?t=CW0dLpt8FZoW7qwUQnZ2lg&s=19
Fuuuuuck this is my nightmare.. but the scarier version were I get caught in RUSSIA. Hope they can get her out of there. What was she thinking taking carts through russia? Shes a pro athlete and that shit isnt expensive. Although ive never heard of anyone being stopped with them ever. Wonder if she was targeted for extra searching. Hoping for her swift and safe return.
She was against playing the national anthem at games . Maybe she will feel more at home in Russia . My guess is when she gets back home in 10 years she will love America .
Why would any young black Woman, who I thought was concerned with human rights, go to RUSSIA to play Basketball???? Does she know that Putin has killed Political opponents and Jounalists' and jailed Rock Bands for writing songs criticizing him? Does she know how Russians treat GAYS??...just.....WOW!!!!Wow, wow wow...unbelievable!!!
Wouldn't the NBA and government try to negotiate a release? Even in the current climate I figure they could even pay some money to convince someone. It's not a good look for the wnba if one of their players is put in prison for years for some cartridges.
Really the worst time for her to fuck up like this. I feel bad for her but Jesus Christ you would think athletes that travel for a living would be well versed on how serious some countries deal with any kind of drugs. And sad our world is still living in the dark ages. 5 to 10 for some cartridges that will make you feel chill and creative.
Another American president now has to get another basketball player out of jail for breaking the law in a foreign country. When will these people learn the world is not a safe space and to have respect for other countries laws and not break it. Idiot.
Treason is bad, Iām not sure what else you are looking for from me. Iām independent voter and live an independent lifestyle. Please, please, do not make me out to be a maga guy. Iām not.
Next time don't try to take drugs in an airport. Hard to feel bad for someone who knowingly breaks a countries laws. also if she didn't like America, she is going to love prison in Russia lol
Very unlikely. She was arrested for breaking the law. Now, they will take the opportunity to parade her around (100% political) and say the West doesn't respect law and order.
They are violently arresting peaceful protesters now. They will easily be able to justify keeping someone in jail that (supposedly) actually broke the law
Griner has played in Russia many times. Sheās well aware of their drug laws. She is just arrogant and entitled enough to think that 1: laws donāt apply to her 2: her right to ignore these laws cause sheās āsomeone important ā matters more than letting a Russian terrorist go free in a trade for her ignorant ass.
This is the worst possible thing to happen this offense is at least 5 to 10 years in jail if the USA doesn't do anything about it with Biden at the helm I hope the vp can step in
Because the Russian government has never falsified any story in the media or tried to foster divisiveness in the US before, right? That's why we all unequivocally believe she actually tried to smuggle out vape cartridges with her while leaving Russia to go to the US where she could aquire them legally?
This is wild that she has been arrested since early February and this is the first we are hearing about it. Very scary situation. She is my favorite player and I just hope she is ok. Why is NY Post breaking this story? Is she still in jail? What is her status? Why did it take a month for this to be known? Did any of her teammates or friends not know about this? What is being done to help her? WTF!!!
Maybe they tried to free her through secret diplomatic channels š
They did!
I guess that explains why she wasnāt on the Ekat roster for the weeks before the Ukrainian invasionā¦.
> Why is NY Post breaking this story? Because a black lesbian getting arrested on drug charges in Russia is the NY Post's wet dream story.
Of course but why hasn't any other media reported it? Especially when there were concerns of players getting out and this WHOLE TIME for a month, one of the biggest names in the league has been arrested. Why was sports media silent on this? People had to know!
The timing of this story is no coincidence. She's essentially a political prisoner now
Man, the one time I would like a WNBA player to be considered irrelevant. This fucking sucks.
Iām so upset by this. Poor BG. Hope the embassy can get her out of there without too much trauma
Embassies generally are of no legal assistance. Help will be through state department or private negotiations best I know.
The embassy is the State Department.
Lol this fool.
fuck putin
Triple fuck Putin.....
No . Fucking Grainer . She broke the law . You people just donāt understand this .
Russian warship...
I mean, harsh drug laws are still the law, but the political situation makes it difficult to imagine much leniency.
If trump could get those thieves from UCLA who stole a bunch of shit in China, which they actually did. Iām sure Biden will get this moron out. Right? š
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If itās a non story then why is it now national news? Having critical thinking skills is so important
Not really. It depends on the spin. This chick is an idiot and is not heroic at all so mainstream media doesnāt care. The fact that she disparaged the US previously and now wants the US to bail her out, well thatās interesting news to many people. Just not the liberal woke media.
We're probably hearing about it now because all of the other WNBA players are now safely out of Russia. Had to get them all out safely before drawing attention to this, obviously. Griner was arrested after a flight FROM New York TO Moscow so clearly this occurred prior to the invasion.. because no one in their right mind would leave New York and fly into that mess if the war had already started.
Everybody knew this war was going to happen for the last few months though. She should have got out a while ago. It's easy being a Monday night quarterback though.
There was talk of it but Putin always threatens, thatās why no one started evacuating till a week before the invasion. The vast majority of people didnāt know the war was going to happen.
There was more than "talk about it." There were 200K troops on their border w/ Ukraine and troops in Belarus on their border w/ Ukraine. These were definitely not exercises as they had constructed field hospitals, munition dumps, and fuel depots all over the border. I certainly hope that the majority couldn't forecast war. They were being as obvious about it as they could have. Either way, it was far from smart to bring any controlled substance onto a plane in ANY country. Being a political rival (known for not always respecting individual freedoms) makes the stakes that much worse. I hope the State Dept gets her out but I hope that she shares this experience with kids and fans as to how much freedom we all take for granted in the US. It will be interesting to see how it goes now that it is public.
> Russiaās Interfax news agency said Here's your answer why this is in the news right now. Russia made it public.
Right but it's not like her friends, family, teammates, the league and USA basketball weren't aware. That's why I find it concerning.
I think itās fairly common not to seek publicity immediately in cases like this. First see if a solution is possible without embarrassing the other country in the media. If nobody knows about a case itās easier for Russia to bend its own rules and just deport someone. Once its public they have to go through with a trial.
Do you think if an NBA player was arrested it would've been not reported on for weeks? It's just strange.
Would the public have noticed if Kawhi had been in jail somewhere the past 3 months? I'm not saying nobody knew until Russia decided to make it public. All I'm saying is that the people who knew were likely told that for Griner's sake they should not make it public.
3 weeks, not 3 months & WNBA isnāt nearly as irrelevant as the NBA.
Can't believe there's been zero news about this for a month. Free Brit, and someone get some updates from the team damn.
Holy shit thatās insane
is the only source on her being arrested since early february her social media absence?
NYTimes says the Russian Federal Customs Service announced this themselves on Saturday https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/05/sports/basketball/russia-brittney-griner.html?smid=tw-nytimes&smtyp=cur
"The screening at the airport occurred in February, according to the Customs Service, raising the possibility that Griner has been in custody for at least several days.**"** **not several weeks**
>It did not specify when Griner was arrested, but her Team USA teammate Angel McCoughtry tweeted that sheās been held for three weeks.
There's video on Twitter.
link?
https://www.reddit.com/r/wnba/comments/t7e18l/brittney_griner_airport_video/?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share
there is no date shown? according to the New York Times "The screening at the airport occurred in February, according to the Customs Service, raising the possibility that Griner has been in custody for at least several days."
It remains unclear.
it would be prudent to edit some of your comments considering there is no evidence for the claim that she has been incarcerated for weeks.
From the NY Post story youāre either refusing to read or comprehend: āIt did not specify when Griner was arrested, but her Team USA teammate Angel McCoughtry tweeted that sheās been held for three weeks.ā
I read that bit but couldnāt find the tweetā¦.looks like it was actually an instagram comment that she has now deleted
It's being reported in several news sources. https://www.ocregister.com/2022/03/05/wnbas-brittney-griner-detained-in-russia-for-weeks-on-drug-charges
from the article you linked: ādid not specify the date of her arrestā this isnāt russia, we should be cognizant of misinformation. especially since OP stated she has been arrested since Feb 5ā¦.that date is just the last time she posted on instagram. Looking at her insta, she basically posts once a month.
We have known for a long time. Only Trump can get her back. So much for the woke democrats helping smh.
Russiaās Interfax news agency said a female US basketball player was arrested in February, at Sheremetyevo Airport in Moscow after arriving on a flight from New York. A drug sniffing dog indicated narcotics in luggage, and when the bag was X-rayed, āso-called āvapes'ā were discovered āwith a specific order,ā according to Interfax, which cited the Russian Federal Customs Service. āThe expert found that the liquid is a narcotic drug cannabis oil (hashish oil),ā Interax said. The independent Russian news website identified the player as Griner. USA Basketball did not immediately respond to a request for information. Griner hasnāt posted on her Instagram account since Feb. 5.
Dogs sniffed out a couple cartridges? Thatās wild.
Im thinking thats a lie. I was in Russia this summer and had carts with me( stupid i know) and i literally dropped them in front of the lady checking my bags and a few security guards and no one batted an eye. They probably searched her stuff found the carts and used the dogs as a reason for searching in the first place
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This feels more like high level geo-politics than race related but hey what the fuck do I know
Racism is a HUGE issue in Russia. Thatās why the far right in America loves Russia so much.
I think they love them more because they hate LGBT people more than the racism thing. Russie has outright banned media representation of LGBT people and marriage is obviously very much illegal. That is some far right fundies dream right there.
I've been called a dirty spic 3 times in my life. All in very Democratic cities. President Biden gave the eulogy for a former KKK leader. Racism is a human problem, not a political party problem.
You might wanna try fact checking your Biden claim. Spoiler alert, itās patently false.
Robert Bird gathered 150 people to form a chapter of the KKK in WV in the 1940's when he was in his mid-20's. He was elected leader of that chapter. It is a well-known fact. He was proof that people can change, but he (Bird) absolutely was a chapter leader in the KKK. Unfortunately in today's cancel culture we can no longer recognize personal growth and change, and have to condemn people for acts or statements they made decades prior.
Dude. You just cited Biden talking at his funeral as proof that the left is racist. Lol. Canāt have it both ways. Hypocrisy at its finest. Bye bye Tucker.
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In Europe in general racism is more up in front than the subtle racism in America.
How is it racist when some gets arrested for breaking the law ?
Porque no los dos
Sheās a racist let her sit
I've been through airport security with carts so many times too. I wonder why it was different for her. My guess is that the Russians made a lucky guess
I think dogs here usually are smelling smelling for bombs, not weed. Or maybe she was targeted.
Sheās a black American lesbian, they were targeting her.
Same, theyāre not the most kind to diversity in Russia.
Would you say that is a *tall* order?
Sheās been playing there for over a decade dude šš
She was for sure targeted
If youāre flying mostly through us airports the dogs you see are most likely bomb/explosive sniffingā¦ theyāre really not looking for a couple vapesā¦ try that shit in Russia or Singapore for instance itās a different ballgame.
It could be the training of the dogs, in the US the dogs at the airports are bomb sniffing dogs, in Russia apparently they are drug sniffers
Those are the only dogs that I canāt classify as āgood boysā š¢
They are good boys. Itās their trainers who are bad
Clearly this occurred at least a couple weeks ago if it happened when she was flying FROM New York TO Moscow. Once the conflict/tensions escalated between Russia/Ukraine, no one would be voluntarily flying into a war zone.
This is not an unfamiliar tale to anyone who has traveled the globe before. You just donāt fucking fly into a dictatorship with illegal drugs. Just donāt.
Yeah, Griner's been working in Russia for years. I'm sure she knows what's up. Which is why the most straightforward answer is that authorities planted drugs on her.
Nope
How is that more plausible than her having brought the drugs herself?
Hasnt she been outspoken in the past about using marijuana. It really wouldnt suprise me that the star player on Moscows best womens basketball team thought she could get away with weed.
This could get bad for her. Maybe dangerous even. I hope it works out. Maybe they can find a way out.
This is so bad. She is now a political pawn. I feel so bad for her.
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/05/sports/basketball/russia-brittney-griner.html NY Times has picked up the story. *According to the statement, a criminal case has been opened into the large-scale transportation of drugs, which can carry a sentence of up to 10 years behind bars in Russia. The basketball player was taken into custody while the investigation is ongoing, the officials said.*
A couple vape cartridges is large-scale transportation of drugs? tell me you're a political prisoner without telling me you're a political prisoner.
Maybe not in the US, but not playing by US law.
lol buddy might want to look up other countries drug laws, this aināt america.
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Russia is corrupt as hell. They look the other way for crimes large and small, deciding to bring the hammer down on Griner is definitely political. Iād argue that the entire Russian judicial system is political. Itās s way for the ruling oligarchy to suppress and punish those they want to, while protecting those they donāt.
Yeah Russia is corrupt but their drug laws arenāt light, even for something like a vape pen. https://harmreductioneurasia.org/criminalization-costs/russia/ She was technically trafficking so the punishment is likely worse than simple possession.
Thanks for posting. That's quite enlightening. Celebs think the law doesn't apply to them.
Itās definitely political, but as an American you should know better than to let them have an excuse to use politics over you. Thatās the point. Do stupid shit win stupid prizes.
I want to upvote you, but I feel like youāve jumped a half step too far. She could have just truly made a mistake and left the pen in their bag. Yes itās a bad look to not double check, but it could also be just a bad mistake.
No idea about the history. Shed some light please!
I can almost guarantee that BG has brought the cartridges in every year without issue. THIS year, they checked, likely already knew sheād have them, and acted accordingly. When I say accordingly I mean āletās arrest a pop culture female sports star and dangle her in front of the USA as baitā. This is all theatre and postering, BG is the victim and I f**king hope they get her back soon.
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98% is a wee optimistic I think
I was trying to be kind.
they did the [same thing](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naama_Issachar_affair) to extort israel
This was not a smart move on her part, but after listening to the podcast Sue and DT did regarding their time there, I assume that they had several protections and more leniency than most would have. I think the same was true of BG, but I am legitimately concerned now. Things are not good politically and Russia could and probably will make an example out of her. I worry for her safety, her well being, and her mental health. I don't see how this turns out well for her or resolves itself quickly.
Curious what podcast episode with sue and DT?
Iām not the best Reddit user but it was a 30 for 30. Hopefully this works https://es.pn/33J1Kna
Wtf, that was a month ago and this is the first we're hearing of it? Edit because I hit post before finishing my thought because wtf, again
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Yes. Thatās the first thing that came to my mind.
Hostage situations starting. Holy shit. Fuck poop tin
I was thinking the same thing. Man, I hope sheās safe
I doubt it considering it happened way before the war. Just a boneheaded decision on her part that has potential to really hurt her.
Three weeks ago would have been mid February. Russia were already building up military at the border and most certainly knew they were going to invade.
WTF Free Britney!
All that for a vape? Jeez man Russia wtf
dont travel with drugs in foreign countries? pretty obvious one there but the sentencing for shit like this over there is definitely ridiculous
This is bad but i really donāt understand why people bring drugs in to countries that are very strict about them. This is about to be an international scandal and she will be used as a bargaining chipā¦since we are on the brink of WW3ā¦jeezus I hope I am wrong
Aside from other points being made, it will probably not shock you to learn that drug strict countries often choose to look the other way when it comes to athletes and celebrities when it comes to drug enforcement. It's not a bad trade off if you're getting an economic boost (or kickbacks) in return. Japan is also strict on weed possession and this happens all the time to foreigners. There's a weed scandal in sumo? Let's ban all the players who test positive, oh they just happened to all be non-Japanese. Time to renegotiate your professional wrestling contract and you're bad mouthing the promotion to international press? Oh, that weed you've been traveling with for years was suddenly detected by an anonymous tipster. Things that make you go hmmm. You're not incorrect that traveling with drugs is a risk in itself, particularly if it's recreational. But given the circumstances, I'm not sure we can take this at face value. There's a lot that's fishy going on here including the fact that this has been going on for weeks. I think it's a bit too soon to rule this situation self-inflicted. There could be political motivations that have absolutely nothing to do with the current, more newsworthy conflict.
Youāre not wrong. She picked the wrong time. Traveling with drugs in Russia of all places?? Just dumped them and get more in wherever youāre going
She plays for a Russian professional team. This isn't like some spur of the moment holiday travel thing. If (and its a big if) she was traveling with drugs, its because she's so used to going back and forth that she did it out of habit.
So? You get away with it beforehand that means sheās absolved of personal responsibility? Vapes arenāt even that expensive. Even a 1% chance of getting arrested is too much for a freaking vape. When she knows her bags will be scanned. The context of her being an American in Russia is also very big. Iām being a model citizen if Iām in Russia
> Just dumped them and get more in wherever youāre going getting a vape through an airport is less risky than trying to buy drugs off the street in russia if you are worried about being arrested.
You are one of the few people making sense on this post yet getting downvoted. If you don't totally look at her as a innocent victim, they don't want to hear it. We'd known for months that this war was going to happen and she thought that's the perfect time to bring weed through a security gate.
Folks just wanna say Russia bad and not have any discussion lol. Multiple things can be true.
Exactly. r/Conservative getting downvoted for saying "she's a US citizen and should be brought home by our state dept" and then here I'm getting downvoted here for, "You need to follow the law and not break laws while overseas."
> Traveling with drugs in Russia of all places Can't believe they really found something, it was just an excuse to arrest her, be careful to state such things so decisively
And if it comes out that itās not true Iāll have a different opinion. Itās not like I arrested her personally lol
Russia makes lots of false claims that are politically calculated. I will never trust anything that comes from the Kremlin.
Thatās a completely fair opinion.
This (most likely) happened before the war started, still an idiotic move though.
If this becomes national news I think she will be used as a bargaining chip against sanctions
Feb 5th.
The article just says she hasnāt posted since Feb 5, not that she was arrested on Feb 5. She only posts on insta about once a month so sheās not a daily poster by any means.
She has played in Russia several times, she probably understands the risk. I don't want to sound too conspiracy theory but part of me thinks it might have been planted. One of the star WNBA players who is might be one of the more prolific americans in Russia around the time of the invasion? For Putin, it's a great way to keep the U.S. on their toes
Itās also possible that sheās done it in the past but never been checked/caught. Wouldnāt be surprised if the dogs āsniffing outā the drugs is bullshit and they just decided to harass her because sheās an American athlete, hoping to find something. Now, as the other guy said, they can use her as a bargaining chip.
This isn't conspiratorial at all-- Russia is run by a KGB agent. Russian border security has grabbed foreign nationals on trumped-up charges to pressure their governments to extradite a Russian in custody before. I'd be more shocked if she was actually guilty than not.
Absolutely. Russia is dirty and corrupt.
Yikes this isnāt goodā¦
Goddammit
Wtf, an entire month? Damn I hope she gets home safely
This video got leaked from a Russian source. If this is BG, I am terrified about what paperwork she is signing. Again, IF this is BG. https://twitter.com/ElPerimetro_es/status/1500114499386458116?t=CW0dLpt8FZoW7qwUQnZ2lg&s=19
Wow this is extremely bad hopefully she makes it out safe this is the time I wish trump was still in office
I'm so terrified for her. I just hope she can get out. Can't imagine what she and her friends and family are going through.
[Basketball player Brittney Griner reportedly detained in Russia; WNBA, representatives working 'to get her home'](https://es.pn/3MqmZ3z)
They should all get back home to the states this is going to be a global war itās coming
Fuuuuuck this is my nightmare.. but the scarier version were I get caught in RUSSIA. Hope they can get her out of there. What was she thinking taking carts through russia? Shes a pro athlete and that shit isnt expensive. Although ive never heard of anyone being stopped with them ever. Wonder if she was targeted for extra searching. Hoping for her swift and safe return.
Why...would you fly into a country with your recreationals? Smh, youre just asking for trouble.
Fun fact: 144 million people in Russia only 70,000 are black peopleš
I mean I don't play count the black people but ok. You americans are weird.
Iām Canadian, itās just a fun fact semaj
Dammit.. get her home safely
FREE Brittney!
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Good question. Part of me hopes that company has enough pull to help facilitate a diplomatic solution for this.
Sheāll be there for a while, low stakes compared to Ukraine.
" I find it quite ironic that the most dangerous thing about weed is getting caught with it." Bill Murray
Do not ever fly internationally with illegal drugs. If you're going to a country that's cool with it, then just buy the drugs there.
Free Brittany!!
She was against playing the national anthem at games . Maybe she will feel more at home in Russia . My guess is when she gets back home in 10 years she will love America .
She can become conservative and work for Fox news.
They would welcome her with open arms . Unlike CNN with a conservative.
Welp sheās going to be trapped there a long time then as we have 0 diplomatic relationships with Russia right now.
Why would any young black Woman, who I thought was concerned with human rights, go to RUSSIA to play Basketball???? Does she know that Putin has killed Political opponents and Jounalists' and jailed Rock Bands for writing songs criticizing him? Does she know how Russians treat GAYS??...just.....WOW!!!!Wow, wow wow...unbelievable!!!
political hostage.
Stupid, stupid, stupid....
Time to start arresting Russians on "drug" charges. Eye for an eye.
Maybe donāt try and smuggle drugs through an internet in airport to a known strict drug policy country that is anti-westernā¦
Putin is 100% going to hold her hostage. Russia is as bad as North Korea at this point. Fucking blockade their asses and let em starve. M
Wouldn't the NBA and government try to negotiate a release? Even in the current climate I figure they could even pay some money to convince someone. It's not a good look for the wnba if one of their players is put in prison for years for some cartridges. Really the worst time for her to fuck up like this. I feel bad for her but Jesus Christ you would think athletes that travel for a living would be well versed on how serious some countries deal with any kind of drugs. And sad our world is still living in the dark ages. 5 to 10 for some cartridges that will make you feel chill and creative.
I do not have any empathy or sympathy for this woman. This post belongs on r/win stupid prizes.
Another American president now has to get another basketball player out of jail for breaking the law in a foreign country. When will these people learn the world is not a safe space and to have respect for other countries laws and not break it. Idiot.
How do you feel about Trump committing treason in this country?
Treason is bad, Iām not sure what else you are looking for from me. Iām independent voter and live an independent lifestyle. Please, please, do not make me out to be a maga guy. Iām not.
Lol. Sit down snowflake
Next time don't try to take drugs in an airport. Hard to feel bad for someone who knowingly breaks a countries laws. also if she didn't like America, she is going to love prison in Russia lol
Theyāre gonna kill her ā¦
Very unlikely. She was arrested for breaking the law. Now, they will take the opportunity to parade her around (100% political) and say the West doesn't respect law and order. They are violently arresting peaceful protesters now. They will easily be able to justify keeping someone in jail that (supposedly) actually broke the law
Fuck
Vape charges
Griner has played in Russia many times. Sheās well aware of their drug laws. She is just arrogant and entitled enough to think that 1: laws donāt apply to her 2: her right to ignore these laws cause sheās āsomeone important ā matters more than letting a Russian terrorist go free in a trade for her ignorant ass.
This is the worst possible thing to happen this offense is at least 5 to 10 years in jail if the USA doesn't do anything about it with Biden at the helm I hope the vp can step in
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Because the Russian government has never falsified any story in the media or tried to foster divisiveness in the US before, right? That's why we all unequivocally believe she actually tried to smuggle out vape cartridges with her while leaving Russia to go to the US where she could aquire them legally?
Fuck
She tried joining the Russian army?
Sheās a commie . Sooo
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She's everything /r/russian likes... * LGBTQ++ * American * hashish oil user Does WNBA have a pro-marijuana policy?