“Not Work at the Sweatshops”: Brittney Griner Should Not Make This Dangerous Mistake in Russian Prison

Controversial WNBA star Brittney Griner, who has spent over 200 days in a Russian jail, will be serving the remainder of her sentence in a Russian penal colony. Officials arrested her earlier this year after discovering vape cartridges containing cannabis oil in her luggage.

The IK-2 penal colony located in Russia will house Griner for the next nine years. The prison is infamous for its inhumane working conditions. Inmates work in unsafe work environments which sometimes results in injuries.

Former inmate Nadya Tolokonnikova, who is a founding member of the feminist activist group Pussy Riot, spent two years in a similar penal colony. Recently, she divulged shocking details of a Russian penal colony and the treatment that awaits Griner. Moreover, she also has some advice for the WNBA star.

Brittney Griner advised against working at sweatshops

Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner will spend nine years in the infamous IK-2 penal colony. Inhumane working hours, hostile inmates, and abusive guards are common at the prison.

Having spent two years in a penal colony, former inmate Nadya Tolokonnikova talked about what awaits Griner. According to her, Griner should avoid working at sweatshops. They have outdated machinery which sometimes ends up injuring the inmates.

Tolokonnikova said, “What I would suggest to Brittney if I could [would be] to not work at the sweatshops. You might think for a second that if I’m gonna follow the rules, then my life is gonna be better, but in fact, those conditions are horrific.”

READ MORE: Over 100 Russian Female Prisoners Could Face Torture if Brittney Griner Makes 1 Big Mistake: Ex-Inmate

Griner will have to spend nine long and hard years in the infamous prison. Her only hope remains a prisoner swap deal. Moscow and Washington officials have negotiated a swap deal for months now. However, no concrete resolutions have not yet been reported.

Griner might be spared from torture due to the media attention

Ever since her controversial arrest, Brittney Griner has been the center of all the attraction. While this might have been a burden for her family at times, the attention might save BG in prison.

“What gives me hope is that, normally, prisoners that have some media attention, they’re not getting tortured”, said Tolokonnikova. Griner has been a part of a great many debates since her arrest. Naturally, people around the world have mixed reactions. Some feel she should be in jail for breaking the law while some feel she should be back in home.

WATCH THIS STORY: Did WNBA star Brittney Griner date 7-ft Lakers center, Anthony Davis?

What are your thoughts about the Brittney Griner situation? Let us know in the comments down below.