Tag: Brittney Griner
Brittney Griner hits US after release from Russian detention
The Basketball star arrived US early Friday. She arrived at San Antonio's Kelly Field, in Texas, a day after she…
Russia frees jailed WNBA star Brittney Griner
In exchange for her release, the U.S. government will reportedly send convicted international arms dealer Viktor Bout back to Russia,…
U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner sent to Russian prison camp
Griner was arrested at a Moscow airport in February for allegedly possessing a small amount of marijuana.
Hope for Griner as Russia signals readiness to swap prisoners with U.S.
"We are ready to discuss this topic, but within the framework of the channel that was agreed upon by Presidents…
Breaking: Brittney Griner weeps as Russian court jails her for 9 years
Her sentencing could pave the way for a U.S.-Russia prisoner swap that would include the 31-year-old athlete and an imprisoned…
Russian prosecutors seek long jail term for U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner
Lawyers for the Phoenix Mercury center and two-time Olympic gold medalist have pursued strategies to bolster Griner’s contention that she…
U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner pleads guilty in Moscow court
Griner was detained in February at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport after vape canisters with cannabis oil allegedly were found in her…
U.S. WNBA star Griner facing trial in Russia writes Biden
"I realise you are dealing with so much, but please don't forget about me and the other American Detainees. Please…
Russia begins trial of U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner
Griner, 31, was formally told at this first hearing that she was charged with intentionally importing narcotics into Russia.
WNBA star Brittney Griner gets trial date in Moscow
Griner could face 10 years in prison if convicted on charges of large-scale transportation of drugs.
Brittney Griner U.S. basketball star arrested in Russia
The Russian Customs Service said Saturday that the cartridges were identified as containing oil derived from cannabis, which could carry…