WNBA star Brittney Griner will be cross-examined as part of her drug trial in Russia on Wednesday, as her defense team claimed that cannabis oil found in her luggage was for medicinal purposes.
Griner, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, made a brief court appearance at the Khimki court of the Moscow region on Tuesday as her defense team presented evidence.
31 year old Griner, pleaded guilty to drug charges earlier this month but the US State Department says she is wrongfully detained. She faces up to 10 years in prison.
Griner’s supporters have called for her release over fears she is being used as a political pawn amid Russia’s war on Ukraine.