Brittney Griner: US basketball star pleads guilty to drug charges but denies intent
Brittney Griner has pleaded guilty to drug possession and smuggling during her trial in Moscow but said she had no intention of committing a crime
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Brittney Griner pleads guilty to drug charges in Russian court
By Anna Chernova and Dakin Andone, CNN
Brittney Griner pleads guilty to drug charges, says she had no intention of committing crime
MOSCOW (AP) — Jailed American basketball star Brittney Griner on Thursday pleaded guilty to drug possession and smuggling during her trial in Moscow but said she had no intention of committing a crime, Russian news agencies reported.
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