The W.N.B.A. star’s legal team has argued that have argued that the American basketball star did not intend to smuggle drugs into Russia.
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Brittney Griner’s Lawyers Argue for Leniency in Russian Court
The W.N.B.A. star had not intended to smuggle narcotics into Russia, her legal team said, adding that, like many other international athletes, she had used cannabis to help ease pain from injuries.
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NBA Campaign to Free Brittney Griner Is Mostly Low Key
Griner, the W.N.B.A. star, has been detained in Russia since February. The N.B.A., which founded the women’s league in 1996, has said it is working behind the scenes to help Griner.
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Brittney Griner Is Honored by Fellow Players at W.N.B.A. All-Star Game
The league made Griner, who has been detained in Russia since February, an honorary starter for the game.
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Brittney Griner’s Supporters Hold Steady After Guilty Plea
Griner, the W.N.B.A. star, pleaded guilty to drug charges in Russia on Thursday. But her supporters are still determined to fight to bring her home.