Her arrest came at a time of heightened tensions between Moscow and Washington, just days before Russia sent troops into Ukraine.
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By Vladimir Isachenkov The Associated Press
The eight-time all-star center with the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury and a two-time Olympic gold medalist, was convicted Aug. 4.
By Jim Heintz The Associated Press
She has been detained in Russia since February, and the U.S. government is under pressure at home to do more to secure her freedom.
By JIM HEINTZ Associated Press
She faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted of large-scale transportation of drugs.
By Jim Heintz The Associated Press
MOSCOW — American basketball star Brittney Griner went on trial Friday, 4½ months after her arrest on charges of possessing cannabis oil while returning to play for a Russian team, in a case that has unfolded amid tense relations between Moscow and Washington.
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By Jim Heintz The Associated Press
The start date of the criminal trial of U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner is set for July 1.
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