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According to the Russians, Mr. Greener was supposed to have packed hash oil in his bag, probably in the form of an arc.
Her discovery resulted in her being detained in Russia for five months. On July 1, Ms. Greener first appeared in a Russian court and was charged with smuggling less than a gram of hash oil into her luggage.
She returned to court on Thursday (7 July) and she pleaded guilty to a possible sentence of 10 years.
What is hash oil?
Hashish — also known as hash — is a drug made by compressing parts of a cannabis plant that contain the highest levels of THC. Hashes are traditionally associated with Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cultures, but have been used worldwide for decades.
Hash oil is, as expected, an "oil" version of Hash. The term "oil" refers to the concentrated liquid formed when cannabinoids are extracted from cannabis plants. Consumers usually smoke liquids — or more recently vape —. Hash oil can be used in cartridges and vapors, as well as THC pens and common nicotine vapors.
Is hash oil legal in the United States or Russia?
In the United States, marijuana-like hashes and hash oils are Schedule 1 drugs. It is still illegal to use and own hash under federal law, and its legality varies from state to state.
Cannabis is illegal in Russia. Individuals who own less than 6 grams of cannabis or 2 grams of hash can be fined or imprisoned for up to 15 days. Possession of more than that would be a more serious criminal offense.
Mr. Greener was accused of weighing less than 1 gram.
"We are fully aware that drug movements are not permitted ... By February 17, 2022, from unspecified persons to unspecified places under unspecified circumstances [ Ms Griner] bought two cartridges for personal use, including 0.252 grams and 0.45 grams of hash oil, for a total of 0.702 grams, "the prosecutor said during the trail. TASS reported.
What's next for Mr. Greener?
On the second day of the trial on July 7, Ms. Greener filed a petition for guilty.
"I would like to plead guilty to your honor, but I didn't intend to. I didn't want to violate the law," Grinner said, speaking English, because of the court. Translated into Russian.
"I want to testify later. I need some time to prepare."
Meanwhile, Ms. Greener's supporters sought her release for months. I have continued.
Her wife, Sherel Greener, made new criticisms on July 5 regarding the handling of the case by the Byden administration, stating that she had not responded to the athlete's imprisonment from the White House. Disappointed me. "
"I'm not quiet anymore," Cherelelle Gringer told CBS. "I balance harm and aid and urge the government to do everything possible, because being quiet means they are not moving and doing nothing.
The White House responded by claiming that Mr. Greener's case was a "priority" before Mr. Byden and Mr. Harris spoke directly to the basketball star.
U.S. officials say that Ms. Greener's arrest is partly a political motive and will provide Russia with a tip in negotiations when Russia and the United States are at odds in the war in Ukraine. Are concerned.
Kremlin vehemently denied these allegations, emphasizing that the country simply enforced drug laws.
