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    Brittney Griner returns to Russian court a week after pleading guilty to drug charges

    The WNBA star's defense team is expected to argue her case at Thursday's hearing, the third in her trial on drug charges. She could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted.
    by Rachel Treisman Jul 14, 2022 2 minutes
    Brittney Griner arrives to a hearing at the Khimki Court, outside Moscow last week. She is scheduled to return for another hearing starting at 7:30 a.m. ET on Thursday.

    Brittney Griner's defense is expected to argue her case in a Russian court on Thursday, one week after the WNBA star pleaded guilty to drug charges and nearly 150 days after she was first detained.

    It's the third hearing in the trial of the Phoenix Mercury center and Olympic medalist, who could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted. And it comes amidst

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