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Supporters of WNBA star Brittney Griner increase pressure to bring her home from Russia
WNBA star Brittney Griner appeared in a Russian court Monday and had her detention extended six months, while the court also set a trial date for July 1. Russia accuses her of cannabis oil possession, but the U.S. says she is “wrongfully detained.” Sarah Kate Ellis, president of GLAAD, an advocacy organization countering LGBTQ discrimination, joins Nick Schifrin to discuss … [Read more...]
WNBA star Brittney Griner to stand trial in Russia Friday | Rush Hour
A Moscow court extended Griner’s detention for another six months after she appeared for a preliminary hearing held behind closed doors. Griner had previously been ordered to remain in pretrial detention until July 2. Griner's detention and trial come at an extraordinarily low point in Moscow-Washington relations and is now under the supervision of the State Department's … [Read more...]
Trial For WNBA Star Brittney Griner In Russia To Begin July 1
New video shows WNBA star Brittney Griner in handcuffs entering a preliminary hearing in a Russian court after she was detained at an airport for allegedly possessing vape cartridges containing cannabis. The trial is set to start July 1 and Griner could face 10 years in prison if convicted. » Subscribe to MSNBC: http://on.msnbc.com/SubscribeTomsnbc About: MSNBC is the premier … [Read more...]
Brittney Griner seen in court for first time in months, trial date set | USA TODAY
The Phoenix Mercury star was also ordered to remain in custody for the duration of her trial and could face 10 years in prison if convicted. RELATED: Two US vets missing in Ukraine | USA TODAY https://bit.ly/3NymvIk Fewer than 1% of defendants in Russian criminal cases are acquitted, and unlike in the U.S., acquittals can be overturned. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: … [Read more...]