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Brittney Griner enters Russian court with photo of wife in hand

Headline from Newsweek, from the development of Jul 7, 2022

Newest development Jul 10, 2022 · 4 reportsWNBA players honor Brittney Griner at All-Star game

While many have called for the WNBA star to be released, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said she had "violated Russian law and now she's being prosecuted."

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  1. 'Please don't forget about me': Brittney Griner writes open letter to Biden as her trial begins

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    Brittney Griner enters Russian court with photo of wife in hand

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    WNBA players honor Brittney Griner at All-Star game

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  1. PJ Media

    WNBA Star on Trial in Russia Pleads for Help From Biden (opens PJ Media)

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    PJ Media's feed description

    Brittney Griner, star center for the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury and two-time Olympic basketball star, has been under arrest and held in Russia since February

  2. Foxla

    'Please don't forget about me': Brittney Griner writes open letter to Biden as her trial begins (opens Foxla)

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    Foxla's feed description

    WNBA star Brittney Griner has gone on trial in a Russian court on charges of possessing cannabis oil. Griner was arrested in February at a Moscow airport while traveling to play for a Russian team.

  3. Newsweek

    What did Brittney Griner do in Russia? Charges against WNBA star explained (opens Newsweek)

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    The WNBA basketball star and Olympic gold medalist, whose trial resumes on July 7, could face up to 10 years in jail in Russia on drug charges.

  4. France 24

    Trial of WNBA star Brittney Griner sparks fears that Russia is collecting political pawns (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    As US basketball player Brittney Griner stands trial in Russia accused of drug smuggling, a growing number of other foreign nationals are also imprisoned in harsh conditions. Is Russia building a store…

  5. The Guardian

    Basketball star Brittney Griner returns to Russian court to face drug charges (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Senior diplomat says US criticism of Russia’s handling of case will not help Griner’s release prospects

  6. Insider

    Regardless of what Biden does, Brittney Griner will likely be imprisoned for a few more months in Russia, a US official tells Politico (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    The source told Politico that Russia has 'maximalist demands' for WNBA star Brittney Griner's return, which will delay the process of her return.

  7. Newsweek

    Brittney Griner enters Russian court with photo of wife in hand (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    While many have called for the WNBA star to be released, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said she had "violated Russian law and now she's being prosecuted."

  8. Washington Examiner

    The victim of Brittney Griner's Russian detainment is Griner, not women as a group (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    With WNBA star Brittney Griner detained in Russia, some social justice zealots have decided that her individual situation must take a backseat on behalf of the “woe is women” narrative that has taken hold in sports media.

  9. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Brittney Griner's Moscow Trial Resumes Amid Calls For US to Get Her Home (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    Jailed American basketball star Brittney Griner returns to a Russian court Thursday as calls increase for Washington to do more to secure her release.

  10. CBS News

    Supporters of Brittney Griner gather in Chicago as she's still detained in Russia (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    The WNBA star would have been playing in the All-Star game set for this weekend in Chicago.

  11. Fox News

    WNBA's Cathy Engelbert on Brittney Griner: 'She remains a huge priority for us' (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Brittney Griner was top of mind at the WNBA All-Star Game Sunday as she awaits sentencing in Russia. Griner pleaded guilty last week to a drug charge.

  12. CBS News

    WNBA players honor Brittney Griner at All-Star game (opens CBS News)

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    Griner has been detained in Russia since February after police said they found vape canisters containing cannabis oil in her luggage.

  13. PBS NewsHour

    Brittney Griner honored at WNBA All-Star Game (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    PBS NewsHour's feed description

    Griner, 31, has been detained since February after police at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport said they found vape canisters containing cannabis oil in her luggage. The eight-time All-Star pleaded guilty Thursday to drug possession charges that could see a sentence of to up to 10 years in prison.

  14. France 24

    Players pay tribute to Griner at Women's NBA All-Star Game (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    Brittney Griner remains under arrest in Russia on drug charges but her spirit was felt in multiple tributes to the 31-year-old American center at Sunday's Women's NBA All-Star Game.

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