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A Russian court on Thursday sentenced US basketball star Brittney Griner to nine years in prison over drug smuggling

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As US President Joe Biden called the ruling "unacceptable"

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Griner, who was arrested Feb. 17 for bringing cannabis into the country, had been prepared for a harsh sentence, sources close to the player said.

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But she and her supporters have also been aware that Russia was not going to move forward with a trade that could bring her home until her trial was completed.

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A guilty verdict was considered a foregone conclusion and Griner pleaded guilty July 7, though the case continued under Russian law.

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During sentencing, Judge Anna Sotnikova said she had found that Griner intentionally broke the law and also fined her 1 million rubles (about $16,700).

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Griner reacted to the sentence with little emotion, listening to the verdict with a blank stare on her face.As she was led out of court, Griner said: "I love my family."

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