Brittney Griner’s Trial , Is Scheduled by Russian Court.<br />CNN reports Griner's lawyer has confirmed that the WNBA star's trial will start July 1.<br />CNN reports Griner's lawyer has confirmed that the WNBA star's trial will start July 1.<br />The Russian court also ruled in favor of Griner's detention being extended by six months pending the outcome of the trial.<br />The Russian court also ruled in favor of Griner's detention being extended by six months pending the outcome of the trial.<br />The 31-year-old basketball player has been detained in Russia since being arrested at a Moscow airport on February 17.<br />The 31-year-old basketball player has been detained in Russia since being arrested at a Moscow airport on February 17.<br />She had cannabis vaping cartridges in her luggage, resulting in smuggling charges since marijuana is classified as a narcotic substance in Russia.<br />She had cannabis vaping cartridges in her luggage, resulting in smuggling charges since marijuana is classified as a narcotic substance in Russia.<br />The offense is punishable by <br />up to a decade in prison. .<br />The offense is punishable by <br />up to a decade in prison. .<br />In May, the U.S. State Department classified Griner as "wrongfully detained.".<br />CNN reports that over 40 organizations have <br />signed a letter calling on President Biden and <br />Vice President Harris to negotiate for her release. .<br />CNN reports that over 40 organizations have <br />signed a letter calling on President Biden and <br />Vice President Harris to negotiate for her release. .<br />Advocates worry she may be used as a <br />political pawn amid Russia's war with Ukraine. .<br />Advocates worry she may be used as a <br />political pawn amid Russia's war with Ukraine. .<br />According to a U.S. official, an American diplomat from the U.S. Embassy in Moscow will appear at Griner's hearing on July 1.<br />According to a U.S. official, an American diplomat from the U.S. Embassy in Moscow will appear at Griner's hearing on July 1
