Russian Media: WNBA Star Brittney Griner's Detention Extended

According to Russia's Tass news agency. Griner's detention has been extended until May 19 after she was arrested on drug charges at a Moscow airport.

A court near Moscow has extended the detention of WNBA star Brittney Griner until May 19, according to the Russian state news agency Tass.

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Griner was detained at a Moscow airport, reportedly in mid-February, after Russian authorities said a search of her luggage revealed vape cartridges allegedly containing oil derived from cannabis, which could carry a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison.