Why Is Brittney Griner Detained in Russia?
Griner, who was detained at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport on Feb. 17, told the court that she packed vape cartridges accidentally and did not intend to break Russian law. “I’d like to plead guilty, your honor. Griner, who led the Phoenix Mercury to a WNBA championship in 2014, earned seven All-Star appearances and led the league in scoring twice (2017, 2019), is a 6-foot-9 Baylor alum. She is a two-time WNBA defensive player of the year and two-time Olympic gold medalist.
Is Brittney Griner still detained in Russia?
Since her arrest, Griner has been held in Russian prison for four and a half months.
What did Brittney Griner actually do?
Griner was detained at Sheremetyevo International Airport on Feb. 17 after the Russian Federal Customs Service claimed to have found vape cartridges containing the marijuana concentrate hashish oil in Griner’s luggage. She has been charged with “large-scale transportation of drugs.”
When was Griner detained?
Griner, a WNBA star, was detained in Russia on Feb. 17, days before the start of the war between Russia and Ukraine. WNBA star Brittney Griner has been detained in Russia since Feb.
When did Griner go to Russia?
March 23 — After pushing for access to Griner, U.S. consular officials were able to visit her in Russia for the first time. “A U.S. consular official was able to verify that she is doing as well as can be expected,” a U.S. State Department spokesperson said.
Does Brittney Griner have kids?
Brittney shares 6-year-old twins Ava and Solei with ex-wife Glory Johnson, who is also a basketball player.
Are Brittney Griner and Glory Johnson still married?
“Last Wednesday, Glory and I agreed to either legally separate, get divorced, or annul our marriage,” Griner, a center for the three-time champion Phoenix Mercury, said in a statement to PEOPLE. “I can confirm today I filed for an annulment.
Was Brittney Griner married to Anthony Davis?
Anthony Davis dated WNBA player Brittney Griner in 2015. Davis was also very secretive about his relationship with Brittney. On 11th February, Griner came out to the public as a lesbian. Davis and Griner started dating after Griner’s divorce from fellow WNBA player Glory Johnson.
Why did Brittney Griner file for annulment?
Court docs: Brittney Griner claims Glory Johnson cheated, had ‘sexual relations with man’ Brittney Griner shockingly filed to annul her marriage with Glory Johnson just 28 days after the same-sex couple wed and one day after Johnson announced she was pregnant by using donated sperm.
How long Brittney Griner detained?
Ms Griner has been held for over four months on what Russia says are drug charges. In the letter, which arrived on Monday, she wrote about her fear that she might never return to US soil.
