Brittney Griner’s Arrest Extended , Until May 19 by Russian Court.<br />CNN reports that according to Russian state news agency TASS, Griner isn't getting out of Russia any time soon.<br />CNN reports that according to Russian state news agency TASS, Griner isn't getting out of Russia any time soon.<br />The court granted the request of the investigation and extended the period of detention of the U.S. citizen, Griner, until May 19, Moscow court, as reported by TASS, via CNN.<br />The two-time Olympic gold medalist and WNBA star was arrested on Feb. 17 on allegations of <br />drug smuggling at a Moscow airport.<br />The two-time Olympic gold medalist and WNBA star was arrested on Feb. 17 on allegations of <br />drug smuggling at a Moscow airport.<br />Griner, who plays for the <br />Russian team UMMC Ekaterinburg <br />during the WNBA offseason, <br />was reportedly in possession <br />of marijuana vape cartridges. .<br />Griner, who plays for the <br />Russian team UMMC Ekaterinburg <br />during the WNBA offseason, <br />was reportedly in possession <br />of marijuana vape cartridges. .<br />TASS reports that Ekaterina Kalugina, who represents Moscow's Public Monitoring Commission, which oversees the treatment of prisoners.<br />said the U.S. consul had yet to visit Griner despite Russian authorities' willingness to accommodate a meeting.<br />said the U.S. consul had yet to visit Griner despite Russian authorities' willingness to accommodate a meeting.<br />CNN reports that earlier this month, <br />U.S. Rep. Colin Allred told ESPN that the 31-year-old had not been granted consular access.<br />CNN reports that earlier this month, <br />U.S. Rep. Colin Allred told ESPN that the 31-year-old had not been granted consular access.<br />In addition to Griner's wife, Cherelle, and other prominent figures calling for Brittney's release, .<br />former first lady and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has voiced her support
