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Former NBA Player Iman Shumpert Arrested in Texas for Cannabis Possession
The list of celebrities and famous athletes who are caught in possession of cannabis at airports or while abroad continues to expand, this time with a former NBA player.
NFL Star Aaron Rodgers Used Ayahuasca Before Dual MVP Seasons
Green Bay Packers star quarterback Aaron Rodgers revealed on a podcast that he took ayahuasca before winning back-to-back MVP awards, crediting the psychedelic brew with giving him the mindset to play two of the best seasons of his career.
Russian Court Finds Brittney Griner Guilty in Drug Trial
Prosecutors asked the court to sentence her to 9 ½ years.
Brittney Griner Returns to Russian Court for Cannabis Trial
Brittney Griner’s trial on charges of bringing vape cartridges into Russia continued on Tuesday with the defense team challenging the evidence against the WNBA champion and Olympic gold medal winner.
Biden Administration Proposes Prisoner Swap To Free Brittney Griner
The Biden administration revealed on Wednesday that it has offered to release a Russian arms dealer being held in a U.S. prison in exchange for Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan, two Americans imprisoned in Russia.
Griner Testifies That Russian-Provided Interpreter Gave Incomplete Translation
Brittney Griner said the poor translation left her in the dark during hours of questioning, and was instructed to sign documents without explanation.
Bipartisan Group of Senators Introduces Resolution Calling for Brittney Griner’s Release
Brittney Griner, the WNBA star, has been held in a Russian prison since February on drug charges, and faces a 10-year sentence.
Brittney Griner’s Lawyers Tell Russian Court She Has Doctor’s Recommendation for Medical Cannabis
WNBA star Brittney Griner’s attorneys submitted evidence that she has a recommendation to use medical marijuana as her trial in Russia on cannabis possession charges continues.
Brittney Griner Pleads Guilty to Pot Charges in Russia
WNBA star center Brittney Griner pleaded guilty to cannabis possession charges in a Russian court on Thursday, subjecting herself to a sentence of up to 10 years in prison.
Biden Speaks to Brittney Griner’s Wife After WNBA Star Pens Letter From Russian Prison
President Biden spoke with the wife of basketball icon Brittney Griner, only two days after the WNBA star sent a letter to the president seeking his help securing her release from a Russian prison.