Joe Rogan: “Brittney Griner’s detention is the clearest form of political prisoner”

Joe Rogan discussed Brittner Griner’s case in Russia on his Joe Rogan Experience podcast, the UFC analyst gave a strong opinion on the matter.

Brittney Griner’s trial continues in a Russian court after she unintentionally pleaded guilty to having cannabis oil cartridges for vaping in her luggage, for those drug charges she could receive up to 10 years in prison.

Several personalities have spoken out in favor of Griner’s release, even a changer.org petition was already made and signed by millions of people

Rogan gives his opinion of the Griner case

“Fuck, it’s horrible. It’s for nothing. It’s like she’s the clearest form of political prisoner. ” he said on his show.

“I’m not a very political person, in that sense,” Rogan said. “I’d like to see them resolve this, but I think it’s just one part of a bigger problem.”

Griner’s lawyers tell Russian court he was prescribed medical use of cannabis

Lawyers for WNBA star Brittney Griner, who is on trial in Russia on drug possession and smuggling charges, argued in court that the athlete was prescribed the medical use of cannabis in the United States.

They also added that the basketball player underwent a medical checkup this year due to severe chronic pain she is suffering from.

Brittney Griner’s coach: “If I was LeBron, I’d be at home, right?”

“If I were LeBron, I’d be at home, right?” said Nygaard after the Mercury’s game against the Los Angeles Sparks. “It’s a statement about the value of women. It’s a statement about the value of a black person. It’s a statement about the value of a gay person. All those things. We know that, and that’s what hurts a little bit more.”