Brittney Griner pleads guilty in Russian court to drug charges | USA TODAY

Brittney Griner, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, faces up to 10 years in a Russian prison.

Brittney Griner pleaded guilty Thursday in a Russian court on drug charges that have led the U.S. government to classify her as "wrongfully detained." Reuters reported from the courtroom that Griner entered a guilty plea. She could face a sentence of up to 10 years, while pressure from her supporters at home calling for her release grows.

Griner, speaking Thursday on the second day of her trial in a suburb of Moscow, has been in Russian custody since Feb. 17. "I'd like to plead guilty, your honor. But there was no intent. I didn't want to break the law," Griner said in English, per Reuters, which was then translated into Russian for the court.

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[dewoiski]

So being caught with drugs inside another country is wrongfully detained?? You Americans have different concepts for those words! I honestly hope she gets convicted, play stupid games, win stupid prizes!

[peterdaniolos]

She went there with drugs and their laws are strictly enforced. So put politics aside. She broke their laws. I feel bad but she did this and has to answer for it. No one cared when Michael Frey received a canning in Singapore back in 94’. They made jokes about it. So we as Americans should respect the laws of the countries we visit. And we should also show greater respect for the freedoms we have here in our homeland.

[alberthernandez]

To all who voted biden this is what happens

[bigmoneybigmoney]

Vote Joe out.he don't do anything

[li]

No we're not all B.G but she sure is bull*** and she should stay there the next 10 years and if her "wife" and others would like to join her and be B.G. then they should all just join her inn, I'm sure B.G showed them how's it's done plain and simple.

[asiadread]

I don’t get what she was thinking? IT’s Russia…it’s scary and she broke the law unfortunately.

[aaaham]

Stupid is as stupid does
The government could give 2 * if an average person did this, but a ball player that hates America.... let's do what we can. SMH

[CV_CA]

At least in the Russian prison she won't wear the nose ring.

[antoniostamndley]

First is it a boy or a girl. ???? Second, a mix disgrace, again, , enjoy your time in Russia.