Brittney Griner’s Detention in Russia Extended
Clip: 5/16/2022 | 6m 38sVideo has Closed Captions
Brittney Griner’s pre-trial detention was extended another 30 days in Russia.
WNBA star Brittney Griner was detained at a Moscow airport in February after vape cartridges containing oil derived from cannabis were allegedly found in her luggage. Griner, 31, faces drug smuggling charges that carry a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison.
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Brittney Griner’s Detention in Russia Extended
Clip: 5/16/2022 | 6m 38sVideo has Closed Captions
WNBA star Brittney Griner was detained at a Moscow airport in February after vape cartridges containing oil derived from cannabis were allegedly found in her luggage. Griner, 31, faces drug smuggling charges that carry a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison.
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