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Brittney Griner's Detention Extended Until May, Russia Media Reports
Brittney Griner’s detainment in Russia has been extended until May, the country's state news agency TASS has reported.The agency cited the Khimki Court of the Moscow Region in reporting about the extension, according to NBC News.“The court granted the petition of the investigation and extended the term of detention of U.S. citizen [Griner] until May 19,” TASS said it was told by the court’s press office on Thursday.The 31-year-old has been detained on drug charges in Russia— which has been heavily sanctioned by the U.S.