Griner loses appeal, likely heading to Russian penal colony on minor possession charge Griner, whose wife Cherelle Griner is from Little Rock, was arrested in Russia in February for carrying hashish oil in a vape cartridge. 8 months ago by Griffin Coop News
Griner sentenced to nine years, agent calls her a “political pawn” American basketball star Brittney Griner was sentenced to nine years in prison in a Russian court today. Griner, whose wife Cherelle is from Little Rock, was carrying less than one gram of cannabis oil in a vape pen when she was arrested. Griner’s agent says she is a “political pawn.” 10 months ago by Griffin Coop News