Category: Russian detainment

Brittney Griner’s pre-trial detention has been extended for the third time.  In February, the Olympic gold medalist was arrested 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 beloved basketball player back to the United States. However, numerous roadblocks have unfortunately prolonged the process.  Back in March, the Russian state news agency TASS reported that a Moscow court “granted the request of the investigation and extended the period of detention of the US…