WNBA's Brittney Griner arrested on drug charges in Russia, could face up to 10 years in prison
WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner was arrested last month at a Moscow airport after Russian authorities said a search of her luggage revealed vape cartridges.
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Basketball player Brittney Griner reportedly detained in Russia; WNBA, representatives working 'to get her home'
WNBA player Brittney Griner is being detained in Russia after officials found hashish oil in her luggage at an airport near Moscow, according to a report in the New York Times on Saturday.
Una estrella de la WNBA, detenida por introducir droga en Rusia
La jugadora Brittney Griner lleva detenida en Moscú desde el mes pasado, cuando al regresar desde Nueva York un perro de la policía del aeropuerto alertó de la presencia de una posible sustancia prohibida en su equipaje. Al abrirlo descubrieron un vaporizador y aceite de cannabis, el cual es ilegal en el país ruso. La jugadora se puede enfrentar a una pena de prisión de entre 5 y 10 años.
Phoenix Mercury sign WNBA leading scorer Tina Charles
PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury have signed WNBA leading scorer Tina Charles for their second big addition in as many days.