Tag: CBT > Russia Cannabis Policies

Legislation and Regulation

Brittney Griner Appeal Denied By Russian Court

Griner, who was convicted in August on charges of cannabis possession at Sheremetyevo International Airport near Moscow, has been in Russian detention since February.

October 25, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Brittney Griner’s Defense Team Files Appeal in Russian Court

The 31-year-old WNBA star was recently sentenced to nine years in Russian prison and fined nearly $17,000 on cannabis possession charges.

August 15, 2022

International

UPDATE: Brittney Griner Convicted, Sentenced to 9 Years On Cannabis Possession Charges in Russia

The U.S. basketball star was found guilty in a Moscow court on Thursday after a month-long trial.

August 4, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Brittney Griner Pleads With President Biden: ‘Please Don’t Forget About Me’

The two-time Olympic gold medalist penned her letter to the President while in Russian detention.

July 5, 2022

International

Brittney Griner’s Drug Charge Trial set for July 1 in Russia

WNBA star could face up to 10 years in prison after being charged for carrying cannabis vape cartridges.

June 29, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

WNBA Star Brittney Griner ‘Doing as Well as Can Be Expected’ in Russia Detention

Taken into custody for allegedly carrying a cannabis product, Griner was found to be “in good condition” by a U.S. consulate official.

March 24, 2022

International

WNBA Star Brittney Griner’s Detention in Russia Extended Until May

The American basketball player was detained in February after Russian officials said they found cannabis vape cartridges in her luggage at the Sheremetyevo airport.

March 17, 2022

Legislation and Regulation

Top US Basketball Player Detained in Russia for Cannabis

Brittney Griner, a seven-time WNBA all-star, was stopped at an airport outside Moscow and accused of carrying cannabis products in her luggage.

March 7, 2022