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Lawyers for Brittney Griner appeal Russian prison sentence

Lawyers for Brittney Griner appeal Russian prison sentence

Lawyers for American basketball star Brittney Griner on Monday filed an appeal against her nine-year Russian prison sentence for drug possession.

3 days ago
WNBA's Brittney Griner sentenced to 9 years in Russian prison on drug charges

WNBA's Brittney Griner sentenced to 9 years in Russian prison on drug charges

Brittney Griner reacted with little emotion. Meanwhile, U.S. President Joe Biden denounced the verdict and sentence as “unacceptable.”

August 4
Brittney Griner: WNBA star back in Russian court on cannabis charge

Brittney Griner: WNBA star back in Russian court on cannabis charge

Since Brittney Griner last appeared in her trial for cannabis possession, the question of her fate has expanded from a tiny, cramped courtroom on Moscow’s outskirts to the highest level of Russia-U.S. diplomacy.

August 2
In rare contact, US offers Russia deal for WNBA star Brittney Griner

In rare contact, US offers Russia deal for WNBA star Brittney Griner

The statement marked the first time the U.S. government has publicly revealed any concrete action it has taken to secure the release of Griner, who was arrested on drug-related charges at a Moscow airport in February and testified Wednesday at her trial.

July 27
Brittney Griner: WNBA star's Russian trial considers medicinal use of cannabis

Brittney Griner: WNBA star's Russian trial considers medicinal use of cannabis

Brittney Griner contends that she had no criminal intent and that the vape canisters containing cannabis oil ended up in her luggage inadvertently because of hasty packing.

July 26
Brittney Griner: Character witnesses testify in support of jailed WNBA star

Brittney Griner: Character witnesses testify in support of jailed WNBA star

Brittney Griner was arrested in February at the Russian capital’s Sheremetyevo Airport when customs officials said they found vape canisters with cannabis oil in her luggage. She has been jailed since then, facing up to 10 years in prison if convicted.

July 14
WNBA star Brittney Griner pleads guilty to drug charges in Russia

WNBA star Brittney Griner pleads guilty to drug charges in Russia

The Phoenix Mercury player was detained in February at Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport after vape canisters with cannabis oil allegedly were found in her luggage.

July 7
Biden tells Brittney Griner's wife he's working to get her home

Biden tells Brittney Griner's wife he's working to get her home

Biden's conversation with Griner's wife, Cherelle Griner, followed Brittney Griner's personal appeal to the president in a handwritten letter from the basketball player the White House received on Monday.

July 6
Trial for US basketball star Brittney Griner begins in Moscow-area court

Trial for US basketball star Brittney Griner begins in Moscow-area court

Brittney Griner was arrested in February on cannabis possession charges at an airport while traveling to play for a Russian team.

July 1
WNBA star Brittney Griner gets July 1 start date for trial

WNBA star Brittney Griner gets July 1 start date for trial

The Phoenix Mercury star could face 10 years in prison if convicted on charges of large-scale transportation of drugs.

June 27
Phone call between Brittney Griner and wife rescheduled after 'unfortunate mistake'

Phone call between Brittney Griner and wife rescheduled after 'unfortunate mistake'

The White House says a phone call between jailed WNBA star Brittney Griner and her wife has been rescheduled after an earlier attempt to connect on the couple’s anniversary failed because of an “unfortunate mistake."

June 21
Vigil tonight calling for release of Brittney Griner, WNBA star detained in Russia for more than 100 days

Vigil tonight calling for release of Brittney Griner, WNBA star detained in Russia for more than 100 days

A vigil calling for Brittney Griner's release from Russian detainment is set for Monday at 6 p.m. outside Toyota Center in downtown Houston, where Griner is from.

June 5
Celtics add their voices to those asking for Griner's return

Celtics add their voices to those asking for Griner's return

Some members of the Boston Celtics are using their platform at the NBA’s title series to add their voices to the chorus of those demanding WNBA star Brittney Griner be allowed to come home.

June 4
Brittney Griner’s wife calls on Biden to help in WNBA star's release

Brittney Griner’s wife calls on Biden to help in WNBA star's release

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.

May 25
Brittney Griner arrest: State Department suggests Russia may be violating Vienna Convention

Brittney Griner arrest: State Department suggests Russia may be violating Vienna Convention

Article 36 of the Vienna Convention requires a country that arrested a foreign national to give the detainee access to their consulate and to give the foreign national the right of consular access.

May 18
WNBPA calls on Biden, Harris to help free Brittney Griner from detention in Russia

WNBPA calls on Biden, Harris to help free Brittney Griner from detention in Russia

The WNBPA and its members partnered with the creator of a petition demanding the release of Griner.

May 15
Brittney Griner's pre-trial detention in Russia extended by 1 month, lawyer says

Brittney Griner's pre-trial detention in Russia extended by 1 month, lawyer says

Griner, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, was detained at the Moscow airport after vape cartridges containing oil derived from cannabis were allegedly found in her luggage, which could carry a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison.

May 13
Mercury unveil Brittney Griner decal as WNBA season gets set for tip-off

Mercury unveil Brittney Griner decal as WNBA season gets set for tip-off

The Phoenix Mercury unveiled how their court and other WNBA arenas are going to look as they keep Brittney Griner in mind while the season starts.

May 6
Brittney Griner arrest: Rights group urges US government 'to do all it can to bring her home'

Brittney Griner arrest: Rights group urges US government 'to do all it can to bring her home'

"We urge the U.S. government to do all it can to bring Brittney Griner home before she is no longer able to maintain her safety in a nation at war."

May 4
Brittney Griner now considered wrongfully detained, US officials say

Brittney Griner now considered wrongfully detained, US officials say

WNBA star Brittney Griner was detained at an airport in February after Russian authorities said a search of her bag revealed vape cartridges containing traces of cannabis oil.

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