Brittney Griner's agent calls on Biden, Harris to 'do whatever it takes to bring' WNBA star home from Russia
Griner was arrested in February for allegedly trying to bring vape cartridges containing oils derived from cannabis through a Moscow airport. She’s been held ever since with limited public appearances. A Moscow court extended Griner’s detention until July 2.
Brittney Griner's detention in Russia extended for third time
U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner will remain in Russian custody through at least July 2 after her detention was extended for a third time.
Brittney Griner’s fate tangled up with other Americans held in Russia
Brittney Griner is not only one of the most dominant figures in her sport but also a prominent gay, Black woman. That has prompted questions about the role race and sexual identity are playing in a country where authorities have been hostile to the LGBTQ community, and about whether her case would get more attention if it involved a white male athlete.
LeBron James pressures Biden administration to bring Brittney Griner home 'swiftly and safely'
Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner has been held in Russia since February, after Russian authorities said they found vape cartridges containing hashish oil in her luggage.
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.
Brittney Griner receiving, answering WNBA players’ emails while being detained in Russia
Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner has been detained in Russia for 105 days after vape cartridges containing oil derived from cannabis were allegedly found in her luggage at an airport near Moscow.
Brittney Griner’s wife calls on Biden to help in WNBA star's release
The Phoenix Mercury center has been detained since Feb. 17 after vape cartridges containing oil derived from cannabis were allegedly found in her luggage at an airport near Moscow.
Brittney Griner: State Department pushing to see basketball star as she remains detained in Russia
The State Department said Tuesday that it still pushing to have regular contact with WNBA star Brittney Griner of the Phoenix Mercury, who has been detained in Russia for nearly three months.
Brittney Griner prisoner swap for 'Merchant of Death' on the table, Russian media claims
Viktor Bout was dubbed the "Merchant of Death" because of his notoriety for running a fleet of aging Soviet-era cargo planes to conflict-ridden hotspots in Africa. His dealings inspired the Nicolas Cage film "Lord of War."
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.
Brittney Griner: Phoenix Mercury opens season without star player as she remains in Russian detention
As the Phoenix Mercury kick off their season with a home game against Las Vegas' WNBA team, they are doing so without a prominent player, as Brittney Griner is still detained in Russia.
Brittney Griner now considered wrongfully detained, US officials say
WNBA star Brittney Griner was detained at an airport in February after Russian authorities said a search of her bag revealed vape cartridges containing traces of cannabis oil.
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: Ex-Pentagon official questions validity of accusations
Britney Griner has been held in Russia for more than a month over allegations she was carrying vape cartridges containing oils derived from cannabis through a Moscow airport in February.
Brittney Griner could spend 5 years in Russian labor camp, expert says
Brittney Griner has not been seen since she was arrested in Russia last month after Russian officials allegedly found vape cartridges in her luggage and accused her of attempting to smuggle drugs into the country.
Phoenix Mercury's Brittney Griner to be detained in Russia until May: report
The Phoenix Mercury player had been detained at a Moscow airport after a drug-sniffing dog reportedly found vapes with cannabis oil in her luggage.
Brittney Griner arrest in midst of Russia-Ukraine war 'kind of a perfect storm,' sports attorney says
Brittney Griner was detained in February at a Moscow airport for allegedly carrying vape cartridges that Russian officials claimed had oils derived from cannabis in them. She faces 10 years in prison if convicted.
Brittney Griner arrest: GOP congressmen urge Biden admin to stand up to 'bully' Putin amid star's detention
In a letter to President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken, U.S. Reps. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., and Burgess Owens, R-Utah acknowledged WNBA star Brittney Griner may have violated Russian law but wrote that her detention since sometime in February was concerning given the deteriorating geopolitical climate.
WNBA star Brittney Griner's wife thanks fans for their support, asks for privacy after player's arrest
Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner was arrested at a Moscow airport after Russian authorities said a search of her luggage revealed vape cartridges.