Articles tagged with "cannabis arrests"
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Brittney Griner’s cannabis trial resumes in Moscow
The Associated Press - Published on August 1, 2022Read moreGriner’s trial resumes this week, as diplomats work behind the scenes to reach a deal to set her free.
Biden officials say Brittney Griner ‘wrongfully detained’ by Russia on cannabis charges
The Associated Press - Published on May 3, 2022Read moreThe WNBA star was arrested in February for allegedly bringing cannabis vape cartridges into Russia.
Why can’t America defend Brittney Griner as if she owned the vapes?
Bruce Barcott - Published on March 16, 2022Read moreMany pro athletes use cannabis to maintain their mental and physical health. And that’s okay. It’s time to stop pretending otherwise.
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Brittney Griner is not alone: Here’s why pro athletes are using cannabis
Josiah Hesse - Published on March 7, 2022Read moreThe author of ‘Runners High’ explains why athletes are using cannabis for more than just pain relief.
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WNBA star Brittney Griner detained in Russia over cannabis oil
Janessa Bailey - Published on March 6, 2022Read moreCustoms officials have had Griner in custody since February, and she could face up to 10 years according to Russian law.
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Marijuana arrests dropped 36% in 2020, FBI data reveal
Leafly Staff - Published on September 28, 2021Read moreCovid lockdowns and legalization laws led to the fewest weed arrests since the 1990s. But why arrest anyone at all?
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Smell of cannabis alone isn’t cause for vehicle search, Pennsylvania court rules
The Associated Press - Published on October 5, 2020Read moreCourts in legal medical states are increasingly rejecting the “smell of marijuana” as probable cause to search a vehicle or person.
