Griner has begun serving sentence in Russian penal colony

WNBA star Brittney Griner has begun serving her nine-year sentence for drug possession at a Russian penal colony, her lawyers and agent said Thursday.Griner has been relocated to a penal colony in Mordovia, about 350 kilometers (210 miles) east of Moscow.’Brittney is doing as well as could be expected and trying to stay strong as she adapts to a new environment,’ her lawyers said in a statement.Registration is a free and easy way to support our truly independent journalismBy registering, you will also enjoy limited access to Premium articles, exclusive newsletters, commenting, and virtual events with our leading journalistsAlready have an account? sign inRegistration is a free and easy way to support our truly independent journalismBy registering, you will also enjoy limited access to Premium articles, exclusive newsletters, commenting, and virtual events with our leading journalistsAlready have an account? sign inBrittney GrinerAPWashingtonWNBAMoscowCopyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.