Lesbian pro-basketballer Brittney Griner faces 10 years in Russian prison for drug charges

A recent report from an independent Russian news agency has revealed that lesbian pro-basketball player Brittney Griner was arrested on drug charges in Russia in February. She could reportedly face up to 10 years in prison as a result.

She was reportedly detained at Sheremetyevo Airport near Moscow when Russian Federal Customs Service agents discovered cannabis oil vape cartridges in her luggage, The New York Times reported.

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The Russian customs service has since opened an investigation into her alleged “large-scale transportation of drugs.” Under Russian law, the charges carry a 5- to 10-year prison sentence.

She has been in Russian custody for three weeks now and hasn’t posted on her social media channels since February 5. Video of her being stopped by airport security officers was posted on Twitter.

Brittney Griner detenida en Moscú