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The Brittney Griner cannabis case has developed into a major U.S.-Russia diplomacy matter as public pressure mounts for Biden to get her released.

Two members of Brittney Griner's Russian club team appeared as character witnesses in her trial, telling the judge that she has been an exemplary player and citizen during her six seasons in the country.

Fabricated set up case. there is also mark. he is a 60 year old teacher at the angle american school. he was arrested with 17 grams of medical marijuana at the same airport in august. he was sentenced to 14 years in a russian prison. there are several americans there who need assistance from the u.s. government. i think that her case has brought attention to all of their cases. in a way, it may help the others. tom, thanks for joining us this morning. we appreciate it. tom firestone is a former adviser to u.s. embassy in moscow to former system for the eastern district of new york. coming up, ...

The administration was the first one that bg every voted for. they took the time to see her as a person, they see her in the midst of what she is going for. they were able to speak to me directly and let me know that they are exhausting all the efforts to bring your home. >> joining me now is tom. he is a former resident a legal adviser embassy in moscow. he is a u.s. attorney for the eastern district of new york. thank you for being with us. and try to get to the bottom of this. did britney griner get advice to do this? did she realize that she was gonna be convicted? that is just how it work...

US basketballer Brittney Griner has been held in a Russian jail since February. Here's how the WNBA star found herself at the centre of a row between two rival superpowers.