Thursday, March 17, 2022

Brittney Griner Detention Extended for Two Months


One month ago WNBA player Brittney Griner was arrested on drug charges in Russia after drug sniffing dogs detected the vape pens and THC cartridges in her carry-on luggage at the Sheremetyevo Airport in Moscow [click here if you missed that]. 

Brittney's detention has just been extended for two more months...

The Russian state news agency Tass reports that a request was granted by the Moscow court for more time to complete an investigation and Griner's arrest was extended until May 19. 

Brittney Griner is facing up to 10 years in prison if convicted.