Published 2 years ago

Trial for US basketball star begins in Moscow-area court

Summary by Ground News

U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner is accused of possessing cannabis oil. She was arrested in February at Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport. She could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted of large-scale transportation of drugs. Her case comes at an extraordinarily low point in Moscow-Washington relations.

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Times of India

Trial of US basketball star Griner opens in Russia

Europe News: The trial of US basketball star Brittney Griner, detained in Russia since February, opened on Friday as tensions rage over Moscow's offensive in Ukrai

2 years ago·India

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BBC News

Brittney Griner: 'No higher priority' than bringing her home

If convicted on drugs charges Brittney Griner faces up to 10 years in prison.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Brittney Griner: US basketball player goes on trial in Russia on drugs charges

Griner has been detained since February when authorities allege they found hashish oil in her luggage

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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CTV News

Trial for Brittney Griner begins in Russian court

U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner is set to go on trial in a Moscow-area court Friday, about 4 1/2 months after she was arrested on cannabis possession charges at an airport while travelling to play for a Russian team.

2 years ago·Canada

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The Independent

‘Political pawn’ US basketball star Brittney Griner appears in Moscow court

Griner’s wife has called her “a political pawn”.

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Reuters

U.S. basketball star Griner goes on trial in Russia on drug charges

U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner went on trial in a court on the outskirts of Moscow on Friday to hear drug charges that could see her serve up to 10 years in a Russian jail.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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