Brittney Griner returns to Russian court for fear of conviction

According to the New York Times, a spokesperson for the ministry said, "The court must make a decision first, but Britney Greener. Does not prevent you from using the appeal process or demanding forgiveness. " 

The spokesperson has "indisputable evidence" in support of the government case and "attempts to present her case as if an American woman had been illegally detained." The attempt cannot withstand criticism, "he added.

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However, just two days after Grinner's trial and months after her detention, the story of a plea or demand for amnesty seems to suggest harsh consequences. 

"Mr. Greener's decision is likely to have been made and she will almost certainly be convicted," former U.S. intelligence officer Rebeka Koffler told Fox News Digital. rice field. "Russian intelligence agencieshave a very subtle understanding of the US domestic politics they are trying to utilize as a matter of standard trading technology. {202}

"Ms. Greener is a prominent figure, such as a black gay woman, and because this is a high-stakes case that attracts attention, the Byden administration brings Ms. Greener home. I know I'm under pressure to take it home. Russia has virtually no independent judicial process. Especially when it comes to such politically responsible cases.

According to a report from the Ministry of State— "Russia 2021 Human Rights Report"  — In Russia Results of "Attention or Political Sensitive Cases"  

"Although the law provides for independent judiciary, judges are especially executives, troops, Continued to be influenced by other security forces. In the case of high profile or political sensitivity, as well as corruption. The results of some trials appeared to be predetermined, "the report said. ing.

According to the same report, in 2020, only 0.34% of the defendants were released. Even if Grinner is released, the ruling could be overturned under Russian law. 

"Clementy is unlikely at this point because Russia believes that the United States is fueling the conflict in Ukraine by providing weapons to Kiif." Coffler added. Vladimir] Putin will look generous to look arrogant and then file a publicity lawsuit that describes himself as humane, but it will depend on many other things. Or if Biden promises Putin something of value, such as lifting sanctions or canceling the supply of weapons to Ukraine. "

Greener was arrested at Sheremetievo Airport on February 17 after being accused of bringing an arc cartridge containing cannabis-derived oil for security. Her arrest was made by Russia. It happened a week before the invasion of Ukraine began, but news of her detention did not spread until March. 

White Housebelieves that Grinner was "accidentally" detained and made it clear that returning safely to the United States was a "priority". "For the President, but Grinner's family , Made some public requests to talk directly to Joe Byden on this issue. 

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On Wednesday, the White House confirmed that Byden and Vice President Kamala Harris finally spoke directly to Grinner's wife. 

"President Byden, with the addition of Vice President Harris, spoke with Britney Greener's wife,Sherel Greener, who was illegally detained in Russia under intolerable circumstances today." A read of the White House call said, "The president calls Cherel to secure the release of Britney and the release of Paul Welan and other U.S. citizens who have been illegally detained or held hostage in Russia and around the world. I reassured her that I was working on it. "

Greener was detained with her and abroad in a letter to Byden and his administration earlier in the week. I asked the US authorities to remember the Americans. The White House said Byden was sending a letter to Greener on Wednesday.

Koffler told FoxNews Digital that Gringer's return was likely the result of a prisoner exchange. 

"Putin and Kremlin want to trade Britney Greener forVictor Bout," The Merchant of Death ". They drag the entire process, including appeal, simply as a negotiation tool to get what they want from the Byden administration.

"In conclusion, Putin uses Mr. Greener to leverage negotiations, such as in prison exchange cases. The more the case conveys more news and stirs in the United States, the more Russians Dig deep into their heels and demand exchanges for matches and other concessions. They know our hot button. "

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Griner has played in Russiafor the past seven years in the winter, with one million per season. I'm earning more than a dollar. This is more than four times the WNBA salary. She played her last with the Russian team UMMCEkaterinburg on January 29, before her league began. She has a two-week break in the FIBA ​​World Cup qualifying tournament in early February.

Seven All-Stars win twoOlympic gold medalsin the United States I won it times. WNBA Championship with Mercury and National Championship at Baylor. 

If convicted, she will face her up to 10 years in prison.

FoxNews' Ryan Gaydos and Associated Press contributed to this report.