"OBEY THE F*****G LAW", why is that such a challenge?" - Former Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling responds to NBA legend LeBron James' comments on Brittney Griner
Former Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling recently responded to NBA legend LeBron James' comments about Brittney Griner. Schilling feels Griner, who plays for the Phoenix Mercury of the Women's National Basketball Association, should be held accountable for her actions.
Vape cartridges with cannabis oil were discovered in Griner's luggage while she was traveling in Russia. She was arrested for breaking Russian law and has been held in detention for more than 150 days. She is currently on trial in Moscow. If found guilty, she may spend 10 years in jail.
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"We are aware of and are closely monitoring the situation with Brittney Griner in Russia...We love and support Brittney..." - Phoenix Mercury
James recently appeared on "The Shop: Uninterrupted," where he questioned whether she would even want to return to the United States, considering how little the country has done to secure her release.
"Now, how can she feel like America has her back? I would be feeling like, ‘Do I even wanna go back to America?'"
After receiving a lot of flak online, LeBron James clarified his statements on Twitter.
My comments on “The Shop” regarding Brittney Griner wasn’t knocking our beautiful country. I was simply saying how she’s probably feeling emotionally along with so many other emotions, thoughts, etc inside that cage she’s been in for over 100+ days! Long story short #BringHerHome
"My comments on 'The Shop' regarding Brittney Griner wasn’t knocking our beautiful country. I was simply saying how she’s probably feeling emotionally along with so many other emotions, thoughts, etc inside that cage she’s been in for over 100+ days! Long story short Bring Her Home." - LeBron James
Former Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling was quick to express his opinion about the controversial Brittney Griner case.
I know this may seem like a stretch. But something like 300 million people understand "OBEY THE FUCKING LAW", why is that such a challenge? And why on earth should she NOT pay the penalty for breaking another country's laws? twitter.com/KingJames/stat…
"I know this may seem like a stretch. But something like 300 million people understand "OBEY THE FUCKING LAW", why is that such a challenge? And why on earth should she NOT pay the penalty for breaking another country's laws?" - Curt Schilling
@gehrig38 I would agree except Russia is corrupt and who knows what the truth is. 97% conviction rate seems a bit one sided lol.
Responding to a user on Twitter, Schilling said that Griner never denied committing the crime.
@damonvann33 She, as far as I know from every quote of hers, has NEVER denied committing the crime, not once.
"She, as far as I know from every quote of hers, has NEVER denied committing the crime, not once." - Curt Schilling
According to the U.S. government, Brittney Griner is being unjustly held in detention in Russia. The White House is making every effort to bring her back home.
Curt Schilling disagrees with LeBron James and believes Brittney Griner should be held accountable for breaking the law
Unlike LeBron James, Curt Schilling believes Brittney Griner ought to pay the price for breaking the law in a foreign country.
Responding to a Twitter user who attempted to quote U.S. law to support the argument about Russia's apparent injustice, Schilling said it was the Russian law that mattered.
@gehrig38 The penalty for the amount she had, which was .7 grams, is supposed to be a fine ONLY and no jail time. Anything up to 2 grams is considered an "administrative offense" with jail time up to 15 days. So go ahead, Mr. Schilling. Explain why it's been over 150 days?
"The penalty for the amount she had, which was .7 grams, is supposed to be a fine ONLY and no jail time...So go ahead, Mr. Schilling. Explain why it's been over 150 days?" - Veronica
Really? Are you quoting American law here? You aren’t are you? Because she was arrested in Russia after breaking Russian law. Corrupt ass country but they (American athletes) are always lectured about “when in Rome do as Romans do”. This wasn’t her 1st go around with customs twitter.com/ImJusSayin/sta…
"Really? Are you quoting American law here? You aren’t are you? Because she was arrested in Russia after breaking Russian law...This wasn’t her 1st go around with customs." - Curt Schilling.