Sector News Brittney Griner is in ‘Good Condition’ After Being Detained in Russia by Sophia Vida March 25, 2022 According to the State Department, WNBA star Brittney Griner is in "good condition" despite being detained in Russia for allegedly having hashish oil. Russia has granted access to the basketball player this week said a State De...
Legal Related A NYC College Student is Arrested in Russia for Having Medical Marijuana by Sophia Vida September 10, 2019 According to authorities, Eliza Lorber, a college student from New York City, was arrested and is being held in Russia for carrying a small amount of medical marijuana. According to the St. Petersburg court system, Lorber, who ...
Legal Related A Russian Bill May Legalize Cannabis Imports for Medical Research by Sophia Vida January 30, 2019 A new Russian bill drafted by the Russian Health Ministry would authorize the importation of cannabis for the purpose of medical research. The drug would be studied for its "addiction-causing capacities." New amendments to t...