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only 1% of those facing trials in russia are acquitted. 99% are found guilty. reaction from a few moments from the executive director of the women's national basketball player's association, who has been fighting for her return. plus, any moment, we're expecting a civil rights announcement from attorney general merrick garland at the department of justice. but we begin this hour, of course, with the brittney griner drug trial in in russia. the russian court finding her guilty. they have asked to sentence her to nine and a half years in prison and fine her $1 million ruble, which is m...

Know, clearly distressed. the fine was 1 million rubles, by the way, which is about $16,000 u.s. so presumably that's going to be paid and she will be taken to detention. we were talking to mike mcfaul later, of course, the former ambassador who has done prisoner swaps and dealt with prisoners over there. and teri, there is an issue as to where she is going to be taken. there are no good options there, but there are even worse options in the penal system there. so one thing is hoping that she is somehow detained in moscow, so that embassy consular officials can visit with her, so that she can ...

his legacy, birthday, and, of course, his music. it is sunday, july 8. good morning, everyone, i'm randi kaye. we start with another day of record temperatures across the country. the triple-digit highs being blamed for at least 30 deaths across seven states. the extreme heat has also led to power problems. more than 300,000 people were without electricity and, more importantly, air conditioning. some relief may be on the way. a cold front is moving down from the great lakes, heading south. a warning -- the front could bring with it some strong storms with hail, lightning, and dama...