Brittney Griner's agent implores White House to 'get a deal done' after WNBA star's trial date set in Russia

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Brittney Griner’s agent on Monday responded to Russia settling on a trial date for the WNBA superstar months after she was arrested for allegedly bringing vape cartridges containing oils derived from cannabis through a Moscow airport.

Lindsay Kagawa Colas said the hearing was "administrative in nature and not on merits." She again implored President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris to cut a deal to bring Griner home.

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Brittney Griner of the United States poses for a photograph with her gold medal in Women's Basketball at the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan, August 8, 2021.  Picture taken August 8, 2021. (REUTERS/Brian Snyder)

"That said, the fact remains that the U.S. Government has determined that Brittney Griner is wrongfully detained and being used as a political pawn," she tweeted.

"The negotiation for her immediate release regardless of the legal proceedings should remain a top priority and we expect @POTUS and @VP to do everything in their power, right now, to get a deal done to bring her home."

The criminal trial was set for July 1, and the WNBA star was ordered to remain in custody for the duration of her criminal trial. The court in the Moscow suburb of Khimki extended her detention for another six months. She could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted.

Griner was seen being led into court with handcuffs. The 6-foot-9 center was wearing glasses and a gray T-shirt as she received word about the trial date.

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