Brittney Griner's sentencing at the hands of a Russian court is a "miscarriage of justice," according to the Deputy Chief of Mission at the US Embassy in Moscow.
Elizabeth Rood spoke shortly after the trial concluded in the town of Khimki, during which the American basketball player was given nine years in prison for drug possession and smuggling.
IN: "Today, US citizen…"
OUT: "...no higher priority"
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