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Brittney Griner in Russian custody since February

The superstar of American women’s basketball has probably been in a Russian prison since mid-February. Officials are reluctant to comment on Brittney Griner’s case.

In the WNBA, Griner plays for Phoenix Mercury, during the winter break with the Russian club Yekaterinburg.

Rick Scuteri / AP

bso. / (dpa) Brittney Griner is considered one of the greatest basketball players of all time. But she has been held in Russia since mid-February, allegedly because vape cartridges containing cannabis oil were found in her luggage. Griner faces up to ten years in prison if convicted of drug possession.

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