Live broadcast bar news from the US news agency on October 26, Russia rejected the appeal of WNBA star Gerina and maintained her 9-year sentence. The Associated Press said, russia’s move will further promote the exchange of prisoners between Russia and the United States.
Gerina was arrested by the Russian side because her luggage cigarette holder contained sesame oil and pleaded guilty on August this year.
According to previous news, the United States provided to Russia: Victor Bout, a Russian arms merchant (sentenced to 25 years in prison) exchange the deal proposal of Gerina and former U.S. Marine Corps officer Paul Weilun (sentenced to 16 years in prison).
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