Brittney Griner’s trial date scheduled for 1 July by a Russian court
A Russian court has scheduled the start date for Brittney Griner’s upcoming criminal trial. Since February, the Phoenix Mercury player has been detained in Russia after authorities accused her of carrying hashish oil in her luggage.
Over the last few months, Griner’s lawyers and representatives have worked tirelessly on getting the beloved basketball player back to the United States.
However, numerous roadblocks have unfortunately prolonged the process. Since being arrested, her detention has been extended three times, she’s had hardly any communication with loved ones and details surrounding her future court appearances have been non-existent.
However on 27 June, a Russian court finally scheduled the start of Griner’s long-awaited trial for 1 July. The date was decided on after the 31-year-old attended her preliminary hearing at the Khimki city courthouse.
