Brittney Griner Appeals Drug Conviction After Show Trial In Russia

Brittney Griner has appealed her prison sentence in Russia.

The WNBA star was sentenced to nine years in a Russian prison after being given a show trial for allegedly possessing banned hash oil.

Now, she's fighting the decision.

Her defense team announced Monday that the drug conviction has been appealed, according to the New York Times.

It's possible the appeal could take up to three months before a decision is handed down.

More than anything, it's time for the United States to get Brittney Griner back. The situation has gone way too far, and it should have never gotten to this point.

The Russian "justice" system is an absolute sham, and no matter what your thoughts are on Griner, there's no doubt she didn't get a fair shake.

This is nothing more than a hostage negotiation at this point, and America can't and won't tolerate that happening to our citizens.

Hopefully, the American government finds a way to get her back sooner than later. The longer this goes on, the more embarrassing it gets.

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David Hookstead is a reporter for OutKick covering a variety of topics with a focus on football and culture. He also hosts of the podcast American Joyride that is accessible on Outkick where he interviews American heroes and outlines their unique stories. Before joining OutKick, Hookstead worked for the Daily Caller for seven years covering similar topics. Hookstead is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin.