Coverage dated May 11, 2022 to May 13, 2022

Russia extends detention of WNBA star Brittney Griner for 1 month; trial could come soon

Headline from WQAD, from the development of May 12, 2022

Newest development May 14, 2022 · 3 reportsDetention of WNBA’s Brittney Griner in Moscow extended for 1 month

The Biden administration says the 31-year-old Houston native is being wrongfully detained in Moscow.

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May 12, 2022Names this update
Russia extends detention of WNBA star Brittney Griner for 1 month; trial could come soon
Headline from WQAD ·
May 14, 2022Newest
Detention of WNBA’s Brittney Griner in Moscow extended for 1 month
Headline from Courthouse News Service ·

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Valdosta Daily Times
EXPLAINER: WNBA star Brittney Griner's detention in Russia (opens Valdosta Daily Times)
Published May 11, 2022
Valdosta Daily Times's feed description
As WNBA star and two-time U.S. Olympic gold medalist Brittney Griner approaches the three-month mark of her detention in Russia, she has no clear prospect of release.
Foxla
Brittney Griner's pre-trial detention in Russia extended by 1 month, lawyer says (opens Foxla)
Published May 12, 2022
Foxla's feed description
The lawyer for WNBA star Brittney Griner says her pre-trial detention in Russia is extended by one month.
NWI Times
Detention of WNBA's Griner in Moscow extended for 1 month (opens NWI Times)
Published May 12, 2022
NWI Times's feed description
The lawyer for WNBA star Brittney Griner said Friday her pre-trial detention in Russia has been extended by one month.
Portland Press Herald
WNBA’s Griner appears in Moscow court for detention hearing (opens Portland Press Herald)
Published May 12, 2022
Portland Press Herald's feed description
Brittney Griner has appeared in a Moscow court for a hearing on whether her detention will be extended
KCEN Waco
Russians extend detention of WNBA star Brittney Griner for 1 month; trial could come soon (opens KCEN Waco)
Published May 12, 2022
KCEN Waco's feed description
The Biden administration says the 31-year-old Houston native is being wrongfully detained in Moscow.
Washington Examiner
Brittney Griner’s 'wrongful' Russian detention extended by a month: Report (opens Washington Examiner)
Published May 12, 2022
Washington Examiner's feed description
WNBA star Brittney Griner’s pre-trial detention in Russia has been extended by one month, her lawyer said.
FOX 43 York
Moscow court extends Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner's detention by 1 month (opens FOX 43 York)
Published May 12, 2022
FOX 43 York's feed description
The lawyer for WNBA star Brittney Griner says her pre-trial detention in Russia is extended by one month, according to the Associated Press.
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
WNBA Star Brittney Griner to be Detained in Russia Another Month (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
Published May 12, 2022
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description
The 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.
CBS News
Detention of WNBA star Brittney Griner in Moscow extended by one month (opens CBS News)
Published May 12, 2022
CBS News's feed description
The lawyer for WNBA star Brittney Griner said her pre-trial detention in Russia has been extended by one month.
CNN
Brittney Griner's detention in Russia has been extended by a month, Russian state news reports (opens CNN)
Published May 12, 2022
CNN's feed description
A Russian court has extended the detention of US basketball star Brittney Griner -- held since February on accusations of drug smuggling -- for another month, Russian state news agency TASS reported Friday.
KAAL Rochester
Detention of WNBA's Griner in Moscow extended by 1 month (opens KAAL Rochester)
Published May 12, 2022
KAAL Rochester's feed description
The 31-year-old American basketball player has been in custody for nearly three months.
KHOU Houston
WNBA star Brittney Griner appears in Moscow court for detention hearing (opens KHOU Houston)
Published May 12, 2022
KHOU Houston's feed description
The Biden administration says the 31-year-old Houston native is being wrongfully detained.
KGW Portland
Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner's detention extended by 1 month by Moscow court (opens KGW Portland)
Published May 12, 2022
KGW Portland's feed description
The lawyer for WNBA star Brittney Griner says her pre-trial detention in Russia is extended by one month, according to the Associated Press.
The Week
Brittney Griner's detention in Russia extended for another month (opens The Week)
Published May 12, 2022
PBS NewsHour
Detention of WNBA star Brittney Griner in Russia extended another month, lawyer says (opens PBS NewsHour)
Published May 12, 2022
PBS NewsHour's feed description
The lawyer for WNBA star Brittney Griner says her pre-trial detention in Russia has been extended by one month.
Towleroad Gay News
WNBA Star Brittney Griner Suffers Significant Setback In Russian Court, Detention Extended (opens Towleroad Gay News)
Published May 12, 2022
Towleroad Gay News's feed description
Detained WNBA star Brittney Griner, who was taken into custody by Russian authorities in February, has had her pretrial detention extended by one month as
WQAD
Russia extends detention of WNBA star Brittney Griner for 1 month; trial could come soon (opens WQAD)
Published May 13, 2022
WQAD's feed description
The Biden administration says the 31-year-old Houston native is being wrongfully detained in Moscow.
The Daily Caller
WNBA Star Brittney Griner’s Pre-Trial Detention Extended A Month In Russia (opens The Daily Caller)
Published May 12, 2022
The Daily Caller's feed description
Griner, 31, has been behind bars since February 17 when she flew into a Moscow airport
Advocate
Britney Griner's Russia Detention Was Just Extended — Here's How Long (opens Advocate)
Published May 12, 2022
Advocate's feed description
The out WNBA star has already been in Russian custody for three months.
Forbes
Brittney Griner’s Russian Detention Reportedly Extended By 30 Days (opens Forbes)
Published May 12, 2022
Forbes's feed description
The U.S. government considers the WNBA star “wrongfully detained” in a case that’s sparked outrage stateside.
Wfmy News 2
Detention of WNBA Brittney Griner in Moscow extended for 1 month (opens Wfmy News 2)
Published May 12, 2022
Wfmy News 2's feed description
The Biden administration says the 31-year-old Houston native is being wrongfully detained.
NBC News
Brittney Griner's pre-trial detention in Russia extended by a month, lawyer says (opens NBC News)
Published May 12, 2022
NBC News's feed description
The basketball star, who has been jailed in Russia since February, was classified by the State Department as "wrongfully detained" earlier this month.
Wyoming Public Media
WNBA star Brittney Griner's detention in Russia is extended by a month (opens Wyoming Public Media)
Published May 12, 2022
Wyoming Public Media's feed description
The lawyer for the 31-year-old athlete said Friday her pre-trial detention in Russia has been extended by one month. He said the relatively short extension indicated the case may come to trial soon.
Los Angeles Times
Detention of WNBA's Griner in Moscow extended by a month (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published May 12, 2022
Los Angeles Times's feed description
The lawyer for WNBA star Brittney Griner says her pretrial detention in Russia has been extended by one month.
Al Jazeera
Russian court extends WNBA star Brittney Griner’s detention (opens Al Jazeera)
Published May 12, 2022
Al Jazeera's feed description
US basketball star’s lawyer says he believes one-month extension indicates the case would come to trial soon.

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