“Arizona Department of Health issued those” Brittney Griner’s lawyer presents major doctor revelation in drug trial case
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Brittney Griner was detained on Feb. 17 after the Russian authorities detained her of having hashish oil in her luggage at Moscow airport. The 31-year-old WNBA star, after nearly five months in Russian custody, pleaded guilty to drug charges on July 7. She may face up to 10 years in a penal colony if she is convicted formally and sentenced. But in today’s hearing, her lawyer made a strong case on Brittney’s side, which may help fasten the release process. A lawyer for WNBA star Brittney Griner at her drug possession trial in Russia on Friday gave the court a U.S. doctor’s letter recommending she use medical cannabis to treat pain.
Ms. Griner had been in Russia to compete for UMMC Yekaterinburg, a professional women’s basketball team. And her detention first became public on March 5. Her fans immediately rallied support for Ms. Griner on social media, but her family and friends initially remained quiet about the situation out of fear that drawing attention to her would politicize the case.
Is any further process pending for Brittney Grinner’s case?
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Brittney Griner, and standout for the Phoenix Mercury, was arrested at Moscow’s Airport in February after customs officials said they found vape canisters containing cannabis oil in her luggage. As mentioned earlier, the Phoenix Mercury star could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted on charges of transporting drugs.
In court last week, Griner pleaded guilty and acknowledged possessing the canisters but said she had no criminal intent and said they were in her luggage because she packed them hastily on her return to Russia to play for the UMMC Ekaterinburg basketball team during the WNBA’s offseason.
In Russia’s judicial system, admitting guilt doesn’t automatically end a trial. Since that plea, her court sessions have focused on in-person and written testimony about her good character and athletic prowess. Maria Blagovolina, her lawyer said, “The attending physician gave Brittney recommendations for the use of medical cannabis. The permission was issued on behalf of the Arizona Department of Health.”
They also submitted tests she underwent as part of an anti-doping check, which didn’t detect any prohibited substances in her system. The signs are very positive for Grinner as she could be on her way back for the next hearing, scheduled on 26th July.
Grinner also requested US authorities to intervene in the situation.
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