 The WNBA Super Star, Brittney Griner, who has been detained in Russia over cannabis is having her detention extended.
As a reminder, Griner traveled to Moscow to play basketball in February of this year, just prior to the Russian invasion of the Ukraine. Russian officials said at the airport they found cannabis oil in vape cartridges in Griners luggage. She was immediately held in detention while Russian officials say they are investigating her case. According to Russian law, if she is found guilty, Griner could potentially be facing up to 10 years in prison. But at this time, the charges have not been verified and the details have never been made clear. What is clear, though, is that this week is the third time Russian officials have announced that the investigation is extending her detention. After being initially detained in February, officials announced it would be at least March before anything was decided. In March, they said May, and in May they said June. Now, they’re saying it will be at least July 2nd before any more announcements on Griner are addressed. Recently a group of WNBA players and representatives met with officials from the U.S. State Department. Referring to the meeting, one of Griner’s teammates on the Phoenix Mercury, Diana Taurasi, said “there is a lot involved in getting her back home and safe.” The U.S. State Department has officially classified her as “wrongfully detained.” Comments are closed.
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