Lawyers for WNBA star Brittney Griner told a Russian court Friday that doctors in the United States had prescribed her medical cannabis two years ago, as the basketball star faced her fourth day in a trial on drug charges.
As part of the presentation of evidence for the defense,
She added that the defense team would spell out more details on her medical issues in future hearings. On Friday, the defense presented numerous medical certificates, and the results of anti-doping tests which indicated that no traces of banned substances were found. “I will only say that in the hearings yesterday and today, what became very clear was the tremendous amount of respect and admiration both in the United States and here in Russia where Ms. Griner has been playing basketball for seven years, not only for her professional achievements but for her character and determination,” she said.
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