Brittney Griner's legal team is set to present evidence at the WNBA star's trial in Russia on Tuesday as pressure mounts on the White House to secure her release.
Brittney Griner's legal team is set to present evidence at the WNBA star's trial in Russia on Tuesday asGriner, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, was visiting Russia to play basketball in the offseason when she was detained at Sheremetyevo International Airport after being accused of having vape cartridges containing hashish oil, which is illegal in the country.
Griner, who has been detained in Russia since Feb. 17, said she had no "intention" of breaking Russian law and did not mean to leave the cartridges in her bag. "Brittney sets an example of being brave. She decided to take full responsibility for her actions as she knows that she is a role model for many people," the attorneys said in the statement.
as part of a prisoner exchange. Former Marine Paul Whelan has also been detained in Russia since 2019.
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