Brittney Griner’s lawyers tell Russian court she has a doctor’s recommendation for medicinal cannabis
Brittney Griner’s trial on cannabis possession charges continued on Friday in Russia, with the WNBA star’s attorneys telling the court she has a doctor’s recommen
LeBron James is furious at how the US is handling Brittney Griner’s situation in Russia
Through Maureen Meihan LeBron James had some passionate words for Brittney Griner, who has been stuck in a Russian jail cell for nearly five months. “Well, how can she feel l
Will the Brittney Griner incident make the US government change its cannabis laws?
Brittney Griner could end up in a Russian jail for up to 10 years just for being caught with some hash vape cartridges in her carry-on. Griner’s case has sparked national out
WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner pleads guilty in Russia to up to 10 years in prison over vape cartridge
WNBA star Brittney Griner pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis oil on day two of her closely watched trial in Russia, where she now faces up to 10 years in prison. The focus no
Brittney Griner pleads guilty to pot charges in Russia
Brittney Griner pleaded guilty to cannabis charges in a Russian court on Thursday, almost five months after the WNBA star and two-time Olympic gold medalist was arrested at an airp
Brittney Griner pleads guilty to Russian e-cigarette charges
MOSCOW – Jailed American basketball star Brittney Griner pleaded guilty to drug possession during her trial in Moscow on Thursday but said she had no intention of committing
Biden speaks to Brittney Griner’s wife after WNBA star writes letter from Russian jail
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris spoke Wednesday with Cherelle Griner, wife of WNBA star and Olympic gold medalist Brittney Griner, who has been held in a Russi
Joe Biden receives handwritten letter from Brittney Griner on July 4th – here’s what he says
Through Maureen Meihan Brittney Griner wrote a letter to President Biden that was delivered to the White House on July 4th. The WNBA superstar told the President that she fears bei
Brittney Griner is on trial in Moscow on drug charges
Brittney Griner, the American basketball star who has been held in a Russian prison since her February arrest on drug smuggling charges, appeared in a Moscow court on Friday at the
White House says Brittney Griner has ‘the President’s full attention’ as Biden leaves for NATO meeting in Spain
Through Maureen Meihan White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said Tuesday that the continued incarceration of WNBA superstar Brittney Griner has President Biden’
LeBron James calls for the release of Brittney Griner from Russian prison
NBA superstar LeBron James on Sunday called on the US government to act to free WNBA champion and Olympic basketball champion Brittney Griner, who has been being held in a Russian
Brittney Griner’s wife breaks silence and urges Biden to act in ‘Good Morning America’ interview
Of Maureen Meihan Brittney Griner’s wife says the WNBA’s support has brought her “consolation,” but now she wants President Joe Biden to do whatever is nece
350,000 Americans with no name Brittney Griner ‘wrongly jailed’ for cannabis.
The Haymaker is Leafly Senior Editor Bruce Barcott’s opinion column on cannabis politics and culture. ESPN reported earlier today that the Biden administration has officially
Biden officials say Brittney Griner was ‘wrongly arrested’ by Russia over cannabis allegations
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Biden administration has determined that WNBA star Brittney Griner is being unfairly held in Russia, meaning the United States will work more aggressive
US classifies Brittney Griner as ‘wrongly imprisoned’ |
The United States government now believes that women’s basketball star Brittney Griner was “wrongly detained” by Russia, ESPN reported Tuesday. Citing “sour
Biden’s US-Russia prisoner swap: what about Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan?
Of Maureen Meihan The Biden administration last week participated in a prisoner swap with Russia, swapping a convicted Russian drug smuggler jailed in Connecticut for Trevor Reed,
Oscar winner asks President Biden for Brittney Griner’s return in acceptance speech
Through Maureen Meihan Ben Proudfoot’s The Queen of Basketball, directed by Shaquille O’Neal and Stephen Curry as executive producers, tells the story of Lucy Harris, t
State Dept: Update on WBNA star Brittney Griner’s detention in Russia
A U.S. official who granted access to jailed WNBA player Brittney Griner found her in “good condition,” the State Department said Wednesday. The State Department confir
US State Department demands Russia access to jailed WNBA star Brittney Griner
By Maureen Meehan US State Department officials say they have not had access to Brittney Griner since she was arrested at Moscow airport on February 17 for allegedly having cannabi
Russia extends Brittney Griner’s detention by two months
WNBA basketball star Brittney Griner is being held in a Russian jail Thursday through May for possession of cannabis vape cartridges, according to state media outlets. Griner was t