Breaking news: Brittney Griner pleads guilty to drug charges in Russia

The U.S. basketball star may face up to 10 years in a penal colony.

View in browser|nytimes.com July 7, 2022 BREAKING NEWS Kirill Kudryavtsev/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images Brittney Griner Pleads Guilty to Drug Charges in Russia Her plea came hours after a Russian diplomat said that publicity around the basketball player's case was not helping her interests. By Anton Troianovski and Ivan Nechepurenko Read the latest Get more breaking news in your inbox Sign up to receive emails from The New York Times as soon as important news breaks around the world. Get it in your inbox Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving these emails, unsubscribe or manage your email preferences. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018