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US basketball star Brittney Griner’s detention in Russia extended until May

Brittney Griner faces up to 10 years in prison if found guilty of bringing drugs into Russia
Brittney Griner faces up to 10 years in prison if found guilty of bringing drugs into Russia. Photograph: Eric Gay/AP

Brittney Griner’s detention in Russia for the possession of vape cartridges containing hashish oil has been extended until 19 May, according to the Russian state news agency, TASS.

TASS reported that a court in the Moscow region on Thursday ruled the US basketball star should be detained for at least two more months.

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