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Brittney Griner pleads guilty to drugs charges and faces up to 10 years in Russian prison

‘I’d like to plead guilty, your honour. But there was no intent. I didn’t want to break the law,’ said the WNBA star in court

The Independent UK

Brittney Griner trial begins in Russian court

Griner’s wife, Cherelle, has urged President Joe Biden to secure her release, calling her “a political pawn.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Trial for US basketball star begins in Moscow-area court

U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner is set to go on trial in a Moscow-area court

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WNBA star Brittney Griner's release still uncertain as her trial begins in a Russian court

Although a Russian court ruled that WNBA star Brittney Griner’s detention may be extended for six more months, her trial on alleged drug charges begins on July 1, 2022, and gives her supporters a glimmer of hope that her release is still possible.

The Conversation

U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner is due in Russian court Monday

A trial date has not been announced for the American basketball star, who was arrested in Russia more than four months ago.

WEKU

WNBA star Brittney Griner is seen at court, but Russia extends her detention again

The star with the U.S. Olympic and the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury was bracketed by four security officers and a dog as she was led down a stairwell to a courtroom for Monday's hearing.

WEKU

The Warriors may have won the Finals, but the drama is just beginning with the NBA

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Russia extends Brittney Griner's detention until at least July 2

WNBA star Brittney Griner will remain in Russian custody through at least July 2, Russian state media reported. The U.S. says she is being wrongfully detained.

WEKU

Brittney Griner’s detention in Russia extended to July

It is the second time in a month that Griner’s custody has been extended. On May 13, a judge denied a request for her to be placed in home detention.

Chicago Sun-Times

Phoenix Mercury meet with State Department officials about Brittney Griner

The State Department confirmed the meeting, but offered no additional details about what was said or who specifically attended.

Chicago Sun-Times

State Department officials meet with Griner's WNBA team

State Department officials have met with representatives of Brittney Griner’s WNBA team about the Phoenix Mercury star’s monthslong detention in Russia and the Biden administration’s efforts to secure her release

The Independent UK

Brittney Griner’s sister pleads for Russia to ignore politics and free her

Griner was detained on allegations that they were bringing marijuana into Russia

The Independent UK

Brittney Griner’s fate intertwined with other American held in Russia

WNBA star Griner is easily the most prominent American locked up by a foreign country. But the Phoenix Mercury player’s case is tangled up with that of another prisoner few Americans have heard of.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cherelle Griner wants U.S. to do more to secure release of wife Brittney Griner

The Phoenix Mercury center has been detained since Feb. 17 after vape cartridges containing oil derived from cannabis were allegedly found in her luggage at an airport near Moscow.

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After initial silence, the Biden administration is making moves to free WNBA star Brittney Griner from Russian detention

A week before Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, Russian authorities arrested American basketball star Brittney Griner at the Moscow airport. She was charged with drug smuggling after Russian officials allegedly found vape cartridges containing oil derived from cannabis in her luggage.

Daily Mirror

US basketball star Brittney Griner's detention in Russia extended by one month

Two-time Olympic gold medallist Brittney Griner will spend at least one more month being detained in Russia following her arrest at a Moscow airport in February

The Guardian - US

WNBA star Brittney Griner’s detention in Russia extended by month

Lawyer for the Phoenix Mercury center expects cannabis case will be tried soon as the extension is relatively short

WEKU

Critics blame WNBA for Brittney Griner's absence, since she went to Russia for money

A new WNBA season begins Friday without one of its biggest stars. Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner is still in custody in Russia following a drug smuggling allegation.

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The Independent UK

Mercury set to open season with Griner detained in Russia

Missing star center Brittney Griner, the Phoenix Mercury open the season at home against the Las Vegas Aces

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See a first look at the WNBA’s on-court logo honoring Brittney Griner

What a powerful gesture.

The Guardian - US

Brittney Griner told me her fear of being alone and forgotten. Don’t let it come true

Given the US state department’s reclassification of the basketball star as ‘wrongfully detained’ – the moment to speak out is now

WEKU

The U.S. now says Russia is wrongfully detaining WNBA star Brittney Griner

Griner was arrested after authorities reportedly found vape cartridges with hashish oil in her luggage. The shift in language indicates the U.S. will work more aggressively to secure her release.

The Independent UK

AP source: WNBA to honor Griner with decal on teams' floors

The WNBA will honor Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner with a floor decal a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press

Chicago Sun-Times

Sky are going for back-to-back titles in WNBA’s 26th season

The Sky are trying to become the third team in WNBA history to win back-to-back titles, and the first since the Sparks in 2001-2002. To accomplish that, they will have to go through a league that will see even more parity in 2022.

The Independent UK

Brittney Griner’s wife breaks silence on her Russia detention

Phoenix Mercury player was detained by Moscow officials in February

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