WNBA Star Griner's Court Case to Begin in Russia
Voice of America
01 Jul 2022, 16:05 GMT+10
The trial of professional women's basketball player Brittney Griner is set to begin Friday in a Russian courtroom.
The WNBA star has been detained in Russia for more than four months and is facing 10 years in prison on drug smuggling charges.
At the time of her arrest in February, customs officials say the Olympic gold medalist was in possession of vape cartridges that contained hashish oil, an illegal substance in Russia.
Political analysts say Griner's arrest and trial could not have happened at a worse time. Arrested just a few days before Russia's invasion of Ukraine, many people believe that Griner has become a political pawn between the United States and Russia.
Share
Tweet
Share
Flip
Email
Subscribe and Follow
Get a daily dose of Calgary Monitor news through our daily email, its complimentary and keeps you fully up to date with world and business news as well.
News RELEASES
Publish news of your business, community or sports group, personnel appointments, major event and more by submitting a news release to Calgary Monitor.
More InformationFedEx, UPS step up as Canada Post loses market share in strikes
OTTAWA, Canada: With Canada Post struggling to maintain operations amid labour unrest, rivals like FedEx and UPS are stepping in to...
Zelensky confirms resumption of US military aid
The Pentagon abruptly suspended the shipments in early July, citing a need to audit remaining stockpiles Ukrainian President Vladimir...
Gaza becoming "graveyard of children, starving people," says UNRWA chief, as nearly 800 killed at aid centres
Tel Aviv [Israel], July 12 (ANI): Gaza has become the graveyard of children and starving people, UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini said,...
US slaps visa sanctions on Cuban president
Secretary of State Marco Rubio linked the new restrictions to the 2021 unrest in Havana ...
Daily World Briefing, July 12
Chinese FM calls for joint efforts in finding right way for China, U.S. to get along China and the United States should work together...
Without goalkeeper and captain, Orlando City face woeful Montreal
(Photo credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images) Orlando City will be without their starting goalkeeper and their captain when they host a...
FedEx, UPS step up as Canada Post loses market share in strikes
OTTAWA, Canada: With Canada Post struggling to maintain operations amid labour unrest, rivals like FedEx and UPS are stepping in to...
D.C. United take on Galaxy in first match under interim coach
(Photo credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images) Troy Lesesne paid the price for D.C. United's lackluster season and academy director Kevin...
Daily World Briefing, July 12
Chinese FM calls for joint efforts in finding right way for China, U.S. to get along China and the United States should work together...
Without goalkeeper and captain, Orlando City face woeful Montreal
(Photo credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images) Orlando City will be without their starting goalkeeper and their captain when they host a...
Tiger-Cats try to keep offense clicking vs. struggling Redblacks
(Photo credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images) There's finally some bite in the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Coming off 35- and 51-point...
AAIB releases preliminary report on deadly Air India AI171 crash in Ahmedabad
New Delhi [India], July 12 (ANI): India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) released the preliminary report into the tragic...
