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Brittney Griner is easily the most prominent U.S. citizen known jailed by a foreign government. Yet the case against her remains shrouded in mystery.

Brittney Griner is easily the most prominent U.S. citizen known jailed by a foreign government. Yet the case against her remains shrouded in mystery.

The WNBA remains committed to bringing league star Brittney Griner back to the United States from Russia, where shes currently imprisoned awaiting trial on drug charges.

The WNBA star has been held in a detention facility since February 17.

Brittney Griner is in “good condition,” a State Department official said after Russia grants access to the Phoenix Mercury basketball star.

Britney Griner has been held in Russia for more than a month over allegations she was carrying vape cartridges containing oils derived from cannabis through a Moscow airport in February.

At least one analyst believes things could get really bad for Brittney Griner. Appearing on Fox News, Russian law expert Peter Maggs said Griner's case could potentially result in a 5-10 year prison sentence - and include time at a labor camp.

Brittney Griner has not been seen since she was arrested in Russia last month after Russian officials allegedly found vape cartridges in her luggage and accused her of attempting to smuggle drugs into the country.

An American expert on Russian law says WNBA star Brittney Griner could be sent to a labor camp if she's convicted of drug smuggling charges.

Brittney Griner has not been seen since she was arrested in Russia last month after Russian officials allegedly found vape cartridges in her luggage and accused her of attempting to smuggle drugs into the country.