A court in Russia has extended the detention for Brittney Griner / News - Basketnews.com
Credit AP-Scanpix A court in Russia has extended the pre-trial detention for WNBA starBrittney Griner. She will remain in custody at least through July 2, according to the Russian state media outlet TASS.
In February, she was arrested at an airport at Moscow airport and accused of having cannabis vaping oil in her luggage. For this reason, Griner can be sentenced to up to 10 years in prison.
In May, a U.S. State Department official said that she had been wrongfully detainedin Russia. They also confirmed Biden’s administration has made her release a priority.
Griner’s agent has confirmed that the WNBA star is receiving some communication with family and friends while being detained.
The US administration is ramping up its efforts to secure her release. The WNBA is also working with the US government to try to find a solution for the two-time Olympic gold medalist.
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