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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

Report: Brittney Griner Pleads Guilty in Russian Court to Drug Charges

She could face up to 10 years in prison.

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‘Astonished’: US prisoner’s family hit out at Biden for calling Brittney Griner’s wife

Sister of former US marine called for ‘functioning process’

The Independent UK

Amid Brittney Griner trial, Russia says prisoner swaps 'difficult'

Russia said on Thursday that it was difficult to exchange prisoners with the United States and suggested Washington be silent about the fate of Brittney Griner, the U.S. basketball star detained in Russia on drugs charges.

Reuters

Editorial: Free Brittney Griner

In a society where men and women athletes were valued equally, female basketball players would not need to travel overseas in the offseason to earn extra money. Professional players, whether men or women, would earn good salaries here at home.

Los Angeles Times

Russia says US 'hype' not helping WNBA player Griner

Moscow (AFP) - Moscow said Thursday that US "hype" over women's basketball star Brittney Griner, held in Russia on drug smuggling charges, will not help her case after President Joe Biden spoke out against her detention.

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Griner's Moscow trial resumes amid calls for US to seek deal

Jailed American basketball star Brittney Griner returns to a Russian court Thursday as calls increase for Washington to do more to secure her release

The Independent UK

Mercury hold public rally in support of Brittney Griner

They shared laughs, smiles, memories

The Independent UK

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Family of Paul Whelan 'astonished' after Biden calls Brittney Griner's wife: 'What are we to think?'

WASHINGTON — The family of Michigan's Paul Whelan was "astonished" Wednesday after President Joe Biden called the wife of WNBA star Brittney Griner but did not also call the Whelans.

Tribune News Service

Brittney Griner’s Wife Releases Statement on Call With Biden

Cherelle spoke with the President and Vice President on Wednesday.

Sports Illustrated

What is hashish oil and how did it land Brittney Griner in a Russian jail?

Griner pleaded guilty to drug charges on 7 July

The Independent UK

Why is WNBA star Brittney Griner detained in Russia?

Ms Griner has been detained in Russia for five months and counting

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WNBA | Brittney Griner’s plea for help from Russia ‘very personal’ to Biden: White House

American basketball star Brittney Griner, who was arrested on February 17 on charges of possessing cannabis oil, had written to U. S. President Joe Biden pleading for help. The White House has confirmed he has read it

Benzinga

Brittney Griner's Wife On "CBS Mornings" Pushes Biden To Do More, Says Russian Accusation About Drugs Is Lie

During a Tuesday interview with Gayle King on "CBS Mornings," Cherelle Griner essentially said she was aghast when she heard her basketball superstar wife had been detained for "large-scale" transportation of drugs, as the Russians alleged when they

The Independent UK

‘I will not be quiet anymore’: Brittney Griner’s wife calls out lack of Biden action to free WNBA star from Russia detention

‘My wife is struggling, and we have to help her,’ Cherelle Griner tells Gayle King on CBS Mornings

Chicago Sun-Times

Brittney Griner appeals directly to President Biden

Griner’s letter said she feared she might never return home from Russia and asking that Biden not “forget about me and the other American Detainees.”

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The Independent UK

What is hashish oil and how did it land Brittney Griner in a Russian courtroom?

Ms Griner’s appeared for her first court hearing on Friday

The Guardian - UK

’I’m terrified I might be here forever’: Brittney Griner appeals to Biden in letter

WNBA star Brittney Griner made a direct appeal to US president Joe Biden for her freedom in a handwritten letter that was delivered to the White House on Monday

The Texas Tribune

Brittney Griner, Houston-born WNBA player detained in Russia, appeals to Biden

Griner is “terrified I might be here forever,” according to excerpts of a handwritten letter to the president provided to media outlets by a family representative.

The Independent UK

What happened to WNBA star Brittney Griner?

Ms Griner has been detained in Russia for five months and counting

The Independent UK

What is hashish oil and how did it land Brittney Griner in a Russian courtroom?

Ms Griner’s appeared for her first court hearing on Friday

Evening Standard

Brittney Griner: US basketball player goes on trial in Russia on cannabis possession charges

American basketball star Brittney Griner has gone on trial in Russia charged with illegal cannabis possession.

Sports Illustrated

What We Know About Brittney Griner’s Detention in Russia

The Mercury center has been in custody since mid-February, when she was arrested on drug charges outside of Moscow.

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