WNBA star Brittney Griner detained in Russia

ABC News’ Diane Macedo is joined by Mike Cound, president of sports agency Cound Group Global, to discuss efforts to get the American basketball player out of Russia.

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[mn_lazy]

What a perfect time to get in trouble in Russia as an American

[onebourbononescotch]

How stupid can a person be? Especially given the current situation.

[rodneyblackburn]

Some of the younger generation just don't get it. You can't do whatever you want wherever you want.

[willhello]

I truly can’t feel bad for stupidity. You truly go to a foreign country with illegal drugs.

That’s beyond stupid, and the punishment might be harsh to some. It’s their laws, and if you can’t obey them. You have to suffer the consequences.

No pity as much as I hate to say it, but this is he/she/him/hers faults.

[TheFirst]

As an adult, one should always be held accountable for their actions. Why does one need to help her out of this situation? She enjoys cannabis, yet brings it to a country where it is illegal. Now face the consequences. Stop babying these people.

[AbominableQueer]

NO ONE SHOULD BE TRAVELING TO RUSSIA UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES FOR THE FORESEEABLE FUTURE

[davenone]

She did the crime now she must do the time Period! Leave her be, she knew exactly what she was doing!

[c.l.freeman]

I hope she doesn't call Putin "little man" like she did KG

[natchezbone]

She did this herself. Nobody’s fault but her own.

[Jungletree]

Boogie just scored 31 on the rockets, now Griner just scored 31 months 💀

[PeeedaPan]

serves her right for not respecting Russian laws

[daviddutra]

"ANYBODY" BRAINLESS ENOUGH TO BRING ILLEGAL DRUGS (IF ANY KIND) INTO ANOTHER COUNTRY IS SUBJECT TO WHAT THE LAW IN THAT PARTICULAR COUNTRY'S LAWS. IT'S UNFORTUNATE BUT; HER OWN FAULT...

[jbiehl]

Stupidity has consequences. I feel no pity for her. I don't like the fact that her punishment might be more severe than warranted because of the current situation, but she only has herself to blame.

[DominoEffect]

Poor Brittany. So innocent and undeserving. Didn't they know she's special? Hopefully they keep her there long enough for her to appreciate her own country.

[racindaze]

She will soon find out what a real "oppressive country" is.

Hopefully when this is over for her, she will have a bit more love for this country.

[Aaronthinfantry]

I think people are quickly being reminded on how scary the world can be. Her case is unprecedented, she is beyond fucked

[Bren]

Less than 1 minute in and it's "how to keep athletes safe". The report is about a drug dealer/trafficker not an athlete

[markl]

Americans always think they are in America when they travel around the world. It's hilarious.

[WalkerOne]

So this guy knows as much as anybody who has ever traveled to Russia.

[thinkaboutit.]

"As part of the WNBA’s demonstration against police brutality, the Phoenix Mercury star reveals that she (Brittney Griner) won’t be on court for the anthem at any game this year."
By Ken Schultz Jul 29, 2020, 10:48am PDT
She got her wish! Great news Brittney! You won't be hearing the U.S. National Anthem for a long, long, time.