KHIMKI, Russia — The American basketball star Brittney Griner He reappeared in court Tuesday for his cannabis possession trial amid US diplomatic efforts to secure his release. During the hearing, prosecutors called in a state narcotics expert who analyzed cannabis found in Griner’s luggage. His defense presented a specialist who questioned the analysis, claiming that … Read more
American basketball player Brittney Griner, who was arrested in March at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo airport and later charged with illegal possession of cannabis, is escorted before a court hearing in Khimki, outside Moscow, Russia on July 1. 2022. REUTERS/Evgenia Novozhenina The American basketball player Brittney Griner, in preventive detention since February in Russia, is tried as … Read more
By Jim Heintz Associated Press More than four months after being detained at an airport in Moscow, RussiaAmerican basketball star Brittney Griner will appear in court on Monday for a preliminary hearing ahead of her trial for possession of cannabis. The Phoenix Mercury player, considered in some polls to be America’s most gifted female athlete, … Read more
NEW YORK — Brittney Griner will have a berth in the WNBA All-Star Game, being named an honorary starter Wednesday by Commissioner Cathy Engelbert. Griner has been detained in Russia since February 17 after authorities at an airport outside Moscow said she had vape cartridges containing cannabis oil in her bag. “During every season of … Read more
WASHINGTON — A phone call between the imprisoned WNBA star Brittney Griner and his wife, Cherelle Griner were rescheduled after an earlier attempt to connect on the couple’s anniversary failed due to an “unfortunate mistake,” Biden administration officials said Tuesday. instagram/cherelletgriner State Department spokesman Ned Price said last weekend’s original call could not be completed … Read more
Cherelle Griner, the wife of Brittney Griner, said the last time she heard her wife’s voice was on February 17, the day the WNBA star was detained in Russia. Now, Cherelle Griner said she hopes her voice reaches United States President Joe Biden. “There’s one person who can go get her, and that’s our president,” … Read more
Brittney Griner is detained in Moscow after they reported finding vape cartridges allegedly containing cannabis oil in her luggage. Still in jail, she awaits trial next month on charges that could carry up to 10 years in prison. (Photo: AP/Chase Stevens) The Russian state media have assured that it is very likely that in an … Read more
Brittney Griner is probably the best female basketball player of all time. She has been detained in Russia since February and the Russian authorities have extended her detention for another month. Griner, 31, was arrested on February 17 – although the arrest was confirmed in March – after Moscow airport officials allegedly will find cannabis … Read more
The US government now believes WNBA star Brittney Griner was wrongfully detained by the Russian government, signaling a significant change in how officials will try to bring her home, sources familiar with the matter told ESPN. with your case. Officials and other sources close to Griner’s case declined to say what led to the change … Read more
PHOENIX — There will be a conspicuous and imposing absence for the Phoenix Mercury on Friday night in their 2022 WNBA season opener — and beyond. Friday’s game against the Las Vegas Aces will be Phoenix’s first without Brittney Griner, widely considered the most dominant center in women’s basketball in the world. Griner has been … Read more
