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Russian court extends detention for WNBA star Brittney Griner

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U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner has been held in Russia since February on accusations of drug smuggling. Griner was arrested at a Moscow airport in February, when Russian authorities claimed she had cannabis oil in her luggage. The two-time Olympic gold medalist and star of the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury plays in Russia during that league's offseason.

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Brittney Griner's Detention in Russia Extended for a Third Time: State Media

WNBA player Brittney Griner was arrested and detained in Russia in February after authorities allegedly found vape cartridges containing hash oil in her luggage

3 years ago·United States

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HuffPost

WNBA Star Brittney Griner's Russia Detention Extended For Third Time

U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner will remain in Russian custody through at least July 2 after her detention was extended for a third time, Russian state-run media has reported.

3 years ago·United States

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The Examiner

Griner’s Russia detention extended for third time – The Examiner

MOSCOW — WNBA star Brittney Griner will remain in Russian custody through at least July 2, Russian state-run news agency Tass reported Tuesday. The 31-year-old American basketball player has been held in Russia on drug-smuggling accusations since February.This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.

3 years ago

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WISH-TV

Russian state news: Brittney Griner's detention in Russia extended through at least July 2

(CNN) — US basketball star Brittney Griner — who has been held in Russia since February on accusations of drug smuggling — will remain in Russian custody through at least July 2, after a Russian court extended her detention, Russian state news agency TASS reported Tuesday.Griner, 31, has been officially classified as “wrongfully detained,” a US State Department official told CNN in May.Supporters, including Griner’s family and the WNBA, have vig…

3 years ago·Indianapolis, United States

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Pink News UK

Russia extends 'unlawful' detention of US basketballer Brittney Griner

A Russian court extended US basketball star Brittney Griner’s pre-trial detention yet again to at least 2 July, according to state media.

3 years ago·United Kingdom

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CW39 Houston

WNBA star Brittany Griner’s Russia detention extended for third time

U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner will remain in Russian custody through at least July 2 after her detention was extended for a third time, Russian state-run media has reported.

3 years ago

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