Could Weed Gummies Send a Basketball Star to Death Row in Indonesia? This is What We Know So Far
US born basketball player Jarred Shaw, a standout in Indonesia’s professional league, was arrested in May for importing 132 THC-infused gummies to treat his Crohn’s disease. In a country known for some of the world’s harshest drug laws, his case sparks an uncomfortable debate: medicine for some, a crime for others. The case, in context […]
American athlete faces death penalty for cannabis in Indonesia (Newsletter: October 6, 2025)
KY’s 1st medical marijuana harvest; TX hemp rules; NH bill to allow for-profit cannabis biz; Scientists discover new cannabinoid; MI tax increase Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. Your support makes Marijuana Moment possible… […]
American Basketball Player Faces Potential Death Penalty Over Medical Marijuana After Arrest In Indonesia
An American basketball player is potentially facing the death penalty or a lengthy prison sentence after being arrested in Indonesia over possession of marijuana gummies he said he uses for medical purposes to treat Crohn’s disease. Jarred Shaw—a 35-year-old Texan who’s played internationally for the team Prawira Bandung and helped secure a victory in the […]