Brittney Griner Sentenced 7 Seven Years By Court

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Griner responded to the sentence with little emotion, listening to the verdict with a blank stare on her face. 

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The nine-year sentence was close to the 10-year maximum Griner faced under the charge

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and prosecutors had asked for a sentence of 9½ years. Lawyers for Greiner said they will appeal

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The defense team said the court ignored all the evidence it presented and Griner's guilty plea in sentencing

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Defense attorney Maria Blagovolina told reporters afterward that Griner is "very upset, very stressed

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 She can barely speak. It's a difficult time for him."

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According to Russian law, Griner has 10 days to file an appeal and his lawyer said he expects a hearing in the Moscow Regional Court next week.

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Asked if Griner could seek a pardon from Russian President Vladimir Putin

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Blagovolina said she would consider all possibilities, but said the lawyer was not part of any discussions about a prisoner exchange.

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