What to Know About WNBA Star Brittney Griner’s Detention in Russia

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English - March 08, 2022 12:32 - 4 minutes - 7.5 MB - ★★★★ - 63 ratings
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WNBA star Brittney Griner is reportedly being held by Russian authorities after they allegedly found hashish oil on her while she was attempting to leave the country. At a moment when the world's eyes are on Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the basketball player's arrest has been surrounded by an extra layer of tension.

Griner, a member of the Phoenix Mercury, was playing professionally in Russia during the WNBA's offseason.