Brittney Griner's defense team argues she used marijuana to treat pain
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US basketball star Brittney Griner treated injuries with medical cannabis, defense argues
KHIMKI, Russia: The defense team of US basketball player Brittney Griner, detained in Russia on drug charges, argued in court on Tuesday that she had used medical cannabis to assuage pain from injuries, like many other elite international athletes. Griner, a Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) star who has played in Russia during the league’s offseason, was detained at a Moscow airport on Feb. 17 with vape cartridges containing hashish oil in her luggage.
US basketball star Griner returns to Russian court in drugs trial
KHIMKI, Russia: US basketball player Brittney Griner appeared at a Russian court on Tuesday (Jul 26) for the fifth hearing of her trial on drugs charges that could carry a jail sentence of up to 10 years.
U.S. Senate introduces bipartisan resolution calling for Brittney Griner's release from Russian prison
A bipartisan resolution was introduced in the United States Senate on Thursday that called for the immediate release of Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner from a Russian prison.
Megan Rapinoe leads call at ESPYS for Brittney Griner's return; Russia says US must respect law
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Russian officials say US must respect their laws in Griner case
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Russia lashes out at U.S. for terming Griner's jailing as 'wrongful detention'
The spokesperson for Russia's Foreign Ministry lashed out Thursday at the United States characterizing basketball star Brittney Griner's jailing on drug charges as "wrongful detention," saying it shows disrespect for Russian law.
Russian official -- United States disrespectful with 'wrongful detention' claim on Brittney Griner
MOSCOW — The spokesperson for Russia's Foreign Ministry lashed out Thursday at the United States characterizing basketball star Brittney Griner's jailing on drug charges as «wrongful detention,» saying it shows disrespect for Russian law.