The Latest Breaking News from Brittney Griner

Brittney Griner could face 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to drugs charges

‘I’d like to plead guilty, your honour. But there was no intent. I didn’t want to break the law’

The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2022

Detained U.S. basketball player Griner arrives in Russian court for hearing on drugs charges

U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner returned to a Russian court on Thursday for the second hearing of her trial on drug charges that could see her sentenced to up to 10 years in prison, days after she urged U.S. President Joe Biden to secure her release.

Reuters · Jul 7, 2022

Brittney Griner pleads guilty to drug charges

The WNBA star admitted to bringing cannabis into Russia but said she had packed in a hurry and did not intend to break the law. If convicted, she could face up to 10 years in prison.

WEKU · Jul 7, 2022

Mercury hold public rally in support of Brittney Griner

They shared laughs, smiles, memories

The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2022

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Venting on Facebook costs angry beekeeper $370,000

Tribune News Service · Jul 7, 2022

Family of Paul Whelan 'astonished' after Biden calls Brittney Griner's wife: 'What are we to think?'

WASHINGTON — The family of Michigan's Paul Whelan was "astonished" Wednesday after President Joe Biden called the wife of WNBA star Brittney Griner but did not also call the Whelans.

Tribune News Service · Jul 6, 2022

Brittney Griner’s Wife Releases Statement on Call With Biden

Cherelle spoke with the President and Vice President on Wednesday.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 6, 2022

What is hashish oil and how did it land Brittney Griner in a Russian jail?

Griner pleaded guilty to drug charges on 7 July

The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2022

Why is WNBA star Brittney Griner detained in Russia?

Ms Griner has been detained in Russia for five months and counting

The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2022

Biden calls wife of WNBA's Griner, says her detention is 'intolerable'

U.S. President Joe Biden told Brittney Griner's wife in a call on Wednesday that he is working to secure the WNBA basketball star's release from Russia as soon as possible, describing her detention on drug charges as "intolerable."

Reuters · Jul 6, 2022