Brittney Griner had her fifth court hearing on Tuesday in Russia over drug charges, with her lawyers arguing that she had used medical marijuana to ease pain from sports injuries, like many other professional international athletes, reported Reuters.
WNBA star faces a possible jail sentence of up to 10 years as medical marijuana is illegal in Russia. Furthermore, this case has emphasized the tense relations between Russia and the U.S., especially during a time of Moscow’s military intervention in Ukraine. The Kremlin, however, said that the case has nothing to do with politics.
