Brittney Griner’s detention extended until May, Russian news agency says

The WNBA star was detained after Russian officials said they found vape cartridges containing oil derived from cannabis in her luggage at the Sheremetyevo airport.

SAITAMA, JAPAN - AUGUST 04: Brittney Griner #15 of Team United States drives to the basket against Cayla George #15 of Team Australia during the second half of a Women's Basketball Quarterfinals game on day twelve of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Saitama Super Arena on August 04, 2021 in Saitama, Japan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) (Gregory Shamus, 2021 Getty Images)

American basketball star Brittney Griner’s detention in Russia has been extended until May, Russian state news agency TASS reported, citing the Khimki Court of the Moscow Region.

“The court granted the petition of the investigation and extended the term of detention of U.S. citizen [Griner] until May 19,” TASS said it was told by the press service of the court Thursday.

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Griner has been detained for weeks after Russian officials said they found vape cartridges containing oil derived from cannabis in her luggage at the Sheremetyevo airport near Moscow.

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