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KHIMKI, Russia (AP) – The trial of WNBA star Blum Britney Griner on drug possession charges in Russia has adjourned for eleven days; that, after her defense lawyers asked for more time to prepare to prepare her case.
The 31-year old Baylor alumus has been detained in Russia since February after officers found marijuana vape cartridges in a vape at a Moscow airport.During proceedings today, Griner’s attorneys told the court doctors in the US had prescribed her medical marijuana two years ago for pain.
Last week, Griner pleaded guilty to charges. The next hearing is July 26.
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KHIMKI, Russia (AP) – A lawyer for WNBA star Brittney Griner has presented a Russian court with a doctor’s letter recommending she use cannabis to treat pain.
The letter was presented in court on Friday. Griner is jailed in Russia on drug charges. The two-time Olympic gold medalist and standout for the Phoenix Mercury was arrested at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport in February after customs officials said they found vape canisters containing cannabis oil in her luggage.
She faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted of transportation of drugs charges. Griner last week in court acknowledged possessing the canisters but said she had no criminal intent and claimed the canisters’ presence was due to hasty packing.
(Associated Press)
