Hollywood stars reacted with outrage on Thursday as it was revealed Brittney Griner has been sentenced to nine years in Russian prison for bringing a marijuana pen into the country in February.Justin Bieber, Mia Farrow, and Andy Cohenwere among the celebrities expressing their displeasure in various social media posts made shortly after news of the sentencing broke.'THIS HURTS,' Bieber, 28, posted an his Instagram Stories. 'If anyone knows of anyway I can help please let me know.'Farrow, 77, called the verdict 'heartbreaking' as she tweeted:'The Russian judge ignored everything Britney Griner had stated.
He sentenced her to 9 years in a "penal colony". For carrying 2 vaping cartridges - medically prescribed. Damn. Heartbreaking.' 'This hurts': Hollywood stars reacted with outrage on Thursday as it was revealed Brittney Griner has been sentenced to nine years in Russian prison for bringing a marijuana pen into the country in FebruaryMeanwhile, Cohentweeted in all caps, 'BRING BRITTNEY HOME.' He added an American flag and prayer hands emoji.Monty Python actor Eric Idle tweeted: 'Brittney Griner: Basketball star jailed for nine years on drug charges.'So for invading a neighbor country that would be about 90,000 years for Putin on the same scale.' Author Greg Olear tweeted: 'Brittney Griner is a hostage.
This is kidnapping, sanctioned by Putin's government.'Jada Pinkett Smith also showed her support for Brittney as she referenced the latest developments in the Breonna Taylor case.'On the same day where we finally got some Justice for Breonna...
I find out that Brittney Griner just got 9 years in Russia,' she posted. She added a 'Free Brittney' hashtag and several broken heart emojis.
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