US basketball star Brittney Griner — who has been held in Russia since February on accusations of drug smuggling — will remain in Russian custody through at least July 2, after a Russian court extended her detention, Russian state news agency TASS reported Tuesday. Griner’s detention has been extended repeatedly. Last month, Griner’s detention was extended once again until June 18, TASS reported at the time. The State Department learned of the news through Russian state media reports, Price said. Teammates ‘want her back home’News of Griner’s detention being extended comes a day after State Department officials — including those from the hostage affairs office — briefed her teammates on Griner’s situation and efforts to bring her home.

Source: CNN June 14, 2022 21:50 UTC