Brittney Griner, 31, was bracketed by four security officers and a dog as she made her way into and out of the courtroom. — via TheGrowthOp cannabiscommunity cannabisculture cannabisnews
that Russian authorities claimed she had cannabis oil in her luggage and accused her of smuggling significant amounts of a narcotic substance. The exact amount was not reported.notes that 40-plus organizations have signed a letter to President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris calling for action to get her released.
During the preliminary hearing, Griner was informed that she would remain in custody for the duration of her criminal trial and that her detention has been extended to Dec. 20.points out that fewer than one per cent of defendants in Russian criminal cases are acquitted. Griner reportedly declined to answer questions from reporters in English, the news service cites video from Russian media as showing.
In a tweet Monday, Griner’s agent Lindsay Kagawa Colas said of the court appearance this week: “Today’s hearing was administrative in nature and not on the merits. That said, the fact remains that the U.S. Government has determined that Brittney Griner is wrongfully detained and being used as a political pawn.”Article content
Today’s hearing was administrative in nature and not on the merits. That said, the fact remains that the U.S. Government has determined that Brittney Griner is wrongfully detained and being used as a political pawn. [1/2]
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