Biden says basketball star Griner's sentencing in Russian trial is "unacceptable"

– U.S. President Joe Biden mentioned on Thursday that the sentencing of basketball star Brittney Griner to 9 years in jail on medication expenses in Russia was “unacceptable” and referred to as on Moscow to launch her instantly.

“At this time, American citizen Brittney Griner acquired a jail sentence that's yet one more reminder of what the world already knew: Russia is wrongfully detaining Brittney,” Biden mentioned a press release.

“It’s unacceptable, and I name on Russia to launch her instantly so she may be together with her spouse, family members, associates, and teammates.”

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