So that’s how she dressed for court?
So she disrespected Russian law by bringing in an illegal substance, then went on to disrespect the Russian court by dressing and looking like a American thug.
I do understand that things are different over there, and she may not have had the ability to get more suitable clothes, but a black suit with long sleeves to cover the tattoos and a tidier arrangement of the hair might have helped her look more serious. More like “I know I’m in real trouble here” and less like “I’m an American, I can do what I want.”
She’s now trying to hide behind the American flag. I find that disgusting.
“dressed for court”
Her best chance is a highly skilled Russian lawyer who might get a light sentence for her.
The embassy should have helped her find such a lawyer.