US basketball star Brittney Griner testifies that poor translation led to her arrest in Russia
Brittney Griner acknowledged in court that she had vape cartridges containing cannabis oil in her luggage when she arrived in Russia but contends she had no criminal intent and packed the cartridges inadvertently.
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.
WNBA’s Griner heads back to Russian court after guilty plea
WNBA star Brittney Griner is back in a Russian court Thursday to resume a trial after she pleaded guilty to drug possession charges last week.
WNBA star, Houston native Brittney Griner pleads guilty to drug possession in Russia
Griner told the court while she did carry vape cartridges with cannabis oil, her actions were unintentional as she was quickly packing to leave. She could be sentenced to 10 years in prison.
FOX Faceoff: The case of WNBA star, Houston native Brittney Griner
Charles ‘Big Angry’ Adams and Quanell X discuss/debate the case of WNBA star and Houston native, Brittney Griner after pleading guilty to drug charges in Russia.
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."
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.
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.
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.
WNBA to honor Brittney Griner with league-wide floor decals
Russian authorities said a search of Brittney Griner's luggage revealed vape cartridges that allegedly contained oil derived from cannabis, which could carry a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison. She has a hearing set for May 19.
Brittney Griner Arrest: Houston native, WNBA star in Russia could be 'bargaining chip' political analyst says
Houston native, Olympic gold medalist, and WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner, 31, was arrested in Russia on a drug charge in early February. We spoke with a political analyst about the timing of her arrest and how the tensions between the U.S. and Russia could play a role moving forward.
Brittney Griner Arrest: Houston native, WNBA star in Russia could be 'bargaining chip' political analyst says
Houston native, Olympic gold medalist, and WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner, 31, was arrested in Russia on a drug charge in early February. We spoke with a political analyst about the timing of her arrest and how the tensions between the U.S. and Russia could play a role moving forward.
Brittney Griner Arrest: Houston native, WNBA star in Russia could be 'bargaining chip' political analyst says
Houston native, Olympic gold medalist, and WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner, 31, was arrested in Russia on a drug charge in early February. We spoke with a political analyst about the timing of her arrest and how the tensions between the U.S. and Russia could play a role moving forward.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee demands release of WNBA star, Houston native Brittney Griner in Russia
During a press conference Saturday, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee delivered remarks on WNBA star and Nimitz High School graduate, Brittney Griner, who was arrested in Russia on drug charges. In her statement, the congresswoman says she will be demanding her release.
3 WNBA games postponed following shooting of Jacob Blake
The move came hours after the NBA decided to postpone its three playoff games with its players choosing to boycott in their strongest statement yet against racial injustice.