Recent reports have provided massive update on the future of Brittney Griner, who has been detained in Russia for more than eight months. Griner was initially arrested for carrying cannabis oil at a Russian airport. As per reports, Griner’s appeal has been denied by a Russian court after her appeal hearing on October 25. So she will have to begin her nine-year prison sentence on drug charges.

Despite multiple attempts by the U.S. government, they couldn’t get the Phoenix Mercury star back home. In spite of the Russian court upholding their initial sentence, the U.S. government still considers her as “wrongfully detained.”

Now, the news has come as a huge blow for the Phoenix Mercury star, her family, friends, and fans. But certainly not everyone. Some feel that the star should serve time for the alleged crime. The news has blown up on social media as fans react to the latest development.

Meanwhile, fans flooded social media with their opinions after the news broke out. Here are some of the reactions:

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The fans are divided by this news of the Russian court upholding the nine-year sentence of Griner. While some felt that the alleged crime doesn’t warrant a nine-year sentence, some believe the laws of a foreign country should be respected if one is there.

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Some also believe she is getting help from all sides only because she is a popular figure.

Despite huge support from celebrities, the sentence of?Brittney Griner upheld

Brittney Griner pleaded guilty during a hearing before the nine-year sentence. But she stated it was not her intention to break Russian law. While cannabis is legal in a lot of states in the U.S., it is illegal in Russia. She has been playing for the Russian club UMMC Ekaterinburg since 2014. Griner is one of the most popular basketball stars in Russia. However, that did not help her despite her representatives mentioning it during the hearing.

Ever since her arrest and then the sentencing, many celebrities voiced their support for Griner. Some even showed their outrage with the whole ordeal. Many felt that the nine-year sentence was very harsh for the alleged crime.

WNBA has been showing their support for their star for the whole season. Also, a lot of players from the NBA showed their support. During the ring night, NBA superstar Stephen Curry took time to talk about Griner.

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