WNBA’s Griner appears in Moscow court for detention hearing

MOSCOW

Brittney Griner is Brittney’s lawyer saidFriday, her pre-trial stay in Russia was extended by one month.

Alexander Boikov, Griner’s lawyer, told The Associated Press that he believed that the detention was being extended for a short time and indicated that the case would be brought to trial.

Griner, who is a two-time Olympic gold medalist was taken into custody at Moscow Airport after she allegedly discovered vape cartridges containing cannabis oil in her luggage. This could lead to a maximum sentence of 10 years imprisonment.

According to the Biden administration Griner is wrongfully being detained at 31. Despite visible progress, the WNBA and U.S. officials worked for Griner’s release.