Russian prosecutors request 9 1/2-year sentence for Brittney Griner
Russian prosecutors have asked a court outside Moscow to sentence Brittney Griner to 9½ years in prison on cannabis possession charges.
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Basketball star Brittney Griner awaits fate in Russia drugs trial
KHIMKI, Russia: US basketball star Brittney Griner returns to a Russian court on Thursday (Aug 4) as her drugs trial grinds towards a finale that could end with a 10-year prison sentence and a US-Russia prisoner swap for one of the world's most notorious arms dealers.
Brittney Griner's defense team challenges prosecution's narcotics expert
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Brittney Griner 'hoping' to go home, lawyer says
US basketball star Brittney Griner is hoping to return home from Russia where she is standing trial on charges of drug smuggling, her lawyer said on Tuesday, amid talk of a prisoner exchange with Washington.
Brittney Griner back in Russian court on cannabis charge
KHIMKI, Russia: American basketball star Brittney Griner was back in court on Tuesday for her trial for cannabis possession amid US diplomatic efforts to secure her release. During the hearing, prosecutors called a state narcotics expert who analyzed cannabis found in Griner’s luggage. Her defense fielded a specialist who challenged the analysis, charging that it was flawed and didn’t conform to official rules.
Brittney Griner back in Russian court for cannabis possession amid U.S. release efforts
KHIMKI, Russia — American basketball star Brittney Griner was back in court on Tuesday for her trial for cannabis possession amid U.S. diplomatic efforts to secure her release.
Brittney Griner appears in Russian court after US makes swap offer
KHIMKI, Russia : U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner returned to stand trial at a Russian court on Tuesday as the United States sought to secure her release with a prisoner swap to help her avoid up to 10 years in jail on drugs charges.
Former US Marine describes 'terrible' time in Russia prison as Biden admin negotiates releasing Griner, Whelan
Trevor Reed, a retired Marine who was freed from Russia in April after his initial arrest in 2019, weighs in on the U.S.'s proposed prisoner swap to free WNBA star Brittney Griner and executive Paul Whelan.