Russia sentences Griner to 9 years in prison, White House calls for her release

KHIMKI, Russia (Reuters) — A Russian court sentenced U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner to nine years in prison on Thursday after finding her guilty of deliberately bringing cannabis-infused vape cartridges

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