Live Breaking News & Updates on Moscow airport on february 17th
Stay updated with breaking news from Moscow airport on february 17th. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
witness on, and they had some original experts with the vaping cartridges that griner admitted that she brought with her when she entered the moscow airport on february 17th, and sheen did not do it on purpose and did not know she had them, and the question was how much cannabis was inside of them, and that was called in question, and the defense team felt they were successful given the circumstance, and they said that she pleaded guilty and took responsibility, and at the same time, they were casting doubt on the forensics. she had character witnesses who testified about the fact that she has done a lot for the sport of basketball, and not just internationally, but specifically in russia as well. they are looking for a lenient verdict, and of course, we have talked about this in the russian court that are not known for leniency, and there could be a verdict, and i got it from the
moscow airport on february 17th, a week before the war began. after russian officials said they found vape cartridges containing cannabis oil in her luggage. she faces up to ten years in prison if convicted. grooiper's trial is set to resume in moscow tomorrow. the national football league dallas cowboys criticized as tone deaf following the announcement of a new marketing deal with a gun-themed coffee company. the cowboys revealed their partnership with the black rifle coffee company on twitter yesterday, one day after the mass shooting at the fourth of july parade in suburban chicago. the brand features coffee blends that include ak-47 espresso, silencer smooth, and murdered out among others. the cowboys declined comment to the associated press. however, a spokesperson for the coffee company said the long
please do all that you can to bring us home. i voted for the first time in 2020, and i voted for you. i believe in you. i still have so much good to do with my freedom that you can help restore. i miss my wife. i miss my family. i miss my teammates. it kills me to know that they are suffering so much right now. i am grateful for whatever you can do at this moment to get me home. in response to the letter, a spokesperson for the national security counsel reiterated the state department's position that griner is being wrongfully detained by russia, and that the quote u.s. government continues to work aggressively using every available means to bring her home. griner was arrested at a moscow airport on february 17th, just before the start of the war, after russian officials said they found vape cartridges containing cannabis oil in her luggage. she faces up to 10 years in prison, if convicted.
russian prison. officials with the u.s. embassy in moscow attended the proceedings, and at least one was able to speak with griner directly. senior international correspondent frederik pleitgen with the story. >> reporter: brittney griner handcuffed as she was led into the courtroom. cameras were not allowed inside the trial where the wnba star was read the charges of allegedly trying to smuggle drugs into russia. her lawyer saying griner is in strong spirits. >> she's a bit worried, but she's -- she's a tough lady. and i think she will manage. >> what do you think are the chances she can get out, that you'll get an acquittal? >> i would not comment on that. >> reporter: brittney griner was detained at a moscow airport on february 17th. prosecutors today claiming she was carrying two vaping cartridges with a total of about 0.7 grams of cannabis oil inside them. a crime in russia that can carry