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US basketball star Griner's 9-year drug sentence upheld in Russia
Russian court dismisses Griner's appeal against a nine-year sentence for possessing and smuggling vape cartridges containing cannabis oil.
Wed Oct 26 2022
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Russia sentences Griner to 9 years in prison, White House calls for her release
Griner was found guilty of deliberately bringing cannabis-infused vape cartridges into Russia.
Fri Aug 05 2022
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Basketball - WNBA star Griner makes freedom appeal to Biden
Griner was held at a Moscow airport when a search of her luggage allegedly revealed multiple cannabis oil vape cartridges.
Tue Jul 05 2022