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Brittney Griner is finally free after a prisoner exchange with Russia

December 9, 2022 admingay, lgbt, lgbt articles, lgbt news, lgbtq

US basketball star Brittney Griner is finally free.⁠ Griner was originally arrested in Moscow back in February after authorities found cannabis oil in her luggage.⁠ In her sentencing, she was found guilty of drug possession and smuggling with criminal intent by a Russian court and sentenced to nine years in a penal colony and a fine of a million rubles – approximately $16,300.⁠ According to The New York Times, the queer athlete’s defence described the verdict as “absolutely unreasonable”.⁠ Now after months of negotiation and public attention, the US athlete…

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Russian authorities have sent WNBA star Brittney Griner to a penal colony

November 13, 2022 admingay, lgbt, lgbt articles, lgbt news, lgbtq

WNBA star Brittney Griner has been moved from a Moscow jail to an undisclosed penal colony. Back in August, the court sentenced Griner to nine years in the prison facility after she was arrested in February for carrying hashish oil in her luggage. Shortly after her sentencing, Griner’s lawyers told The New York Times that the verdict was “absolutely unreasonable” and said they “will certainly file an appeal”. On 25 October, the Moscow Regional Court court held the Olympic athlete’s appeal hearing – which featured Griner participating via video. “I’ve…

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WNBA players won’t compete in Russia following Brittney Griner charges

September 22, 2022 admingay, lgbt, lgbt articles, lgbt news, lgbtq

A number of WNBA all-star players have decided not to return to Russia due to safety concerns following the imprisonment of Brittney Griner. Russia has been the preferred off-season location for WNBA players due to more generous salaries that can exceed $1,000,000 as well as better resources and amenities. However, since the highly-publicised legal issues Brittney Griner has faced, other players have concerns about playing there in the winter months. Griner was sentenced to nine years in prison for drug possession and smuggling with criminal intent, according to a Russian…

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Brittney Griner’s lawyers say WNBA star had cannabis prescription for “chronic and acute pain”

July 18, 2022 admingay, lgbt, lgbt articles, lgbt news, lgbtq

Brittney Griner’s defence attorneys revealed to the court that she has a cannabis prescription during her recent hearing. Back in February, the Olympic gold medalist was arrested on drug charges after she was accused of carrying hashish oil in her luggage. At the time of her detainment, Griner was an active player on the Russian basketball team UMMC Ekaterinburg. Over the last few months, Griner’s lawyers and representatives have worked tirelessly on getting the acclaimed basketball player back to the United State, whose trial started on 1 July. On 7…

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Megan Rapinoe honours Brittney Griner during Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony

July 11, 2022 admingay, lgbt, lgbt articles, lgbt news, lgbtq

US football star Megan Rapinoe honoured beloved basketball player Brittney Griner during her recent Presidential medal ceremony. Over the last few months, Griner has been detained in Russia after she was accused of carrying hashish oil in her luggage. Since her arrest, her lawyers and representatives have worked tirelessly on getting the acclaimed basketball player back to the United States. Alongside her dedicated legal counsel, Griner has also received support from fans, activists and an array of high-profile athletes, including Rapinoe. On 7 July, the Olympic athlete received the Presidential…

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WNBA star Brittney Griner pleads guilty to drug charges in Russian court

July 8, 2022 admingay, lgbt, lgbt articles, lgbt news, lgbtq

WNBA star Brittney Griner has pleaded guilty to drug charges in a Russian court. Back in February, the Olympic gold medalist was arrested on drug charges after she was accused of carrying hashish oil in her luggage. Over the last few months, Griner’s lawyers and representatives have worked tirelessly on getting the acclaimed basketball player back to the United States. After numerous roadblocks, a Russian court finally scheduled the start of Griner’s long-awaited trial for 1 July. However on 7 July, during her second hearing, the US basketball star pleaded…

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Brittney Griner’s trial date scheduled for 1 July by a Russian court

June 28, 2022 admingay, lgbt, lgbt articles, lgbt news, lgbtq

A Russian court has scheduled the start date for Brittney Griner’s upcoming criminal trial. Since February, the Phoenix Mercury player has been detained in Russia after authorities accused her of carrying hashish oil in her luggage. Over the last few months, Griner’s lawyers and representatives have worked tirelessly on getting the beloved basketball player back to the United States. However, numerous roadblocks have unfortunately prolonged the process. Since being arrested, her detention has been extended three times, she’s had hardly any communication with loved ones and details surrounding her future…

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