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Blood-Stained Mattresses, T-Shirts as Toilet Paper: Brittney Griner Details Shocking Russian Prison Conditions
The WNBA star discussed the details and aftermath of her Russian detainment with ABC’s Robin Roberts.
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Brittney Griner Is Ready to Tell Her ‘Unfathomable’ Story in New Memoir
The two-time Olympic gold medalist will finally tell the story of her Russian detainment.
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Don’t Let Critics of Brittney Griner’s Release Ruin Our Joy for Her Return
Black people are allowed to be happy about the WNBA star’s release while also feeling sympathy for those who were left behind.
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After Months of Advocacy From Black Women, Brittney Griner is Released From Russia
A prisoner exchange with Russia leads to the WNBA star’s release
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Cherelle Griner Considers Wife Brittney a ‘Hostage’
‘She’s very afraid about being left and forgotten in Russia,’ Cherelle told Gayle King.
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Russian Court Schedules Brittney Griner’s Appeal for Oct. 25
In August, the WNBA champion was sentenced to nine years in a Russian prison for drug smuggling and possession.
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Brittney Griner’s Wife Cherelle to Meet With President Biden at White House
Former New Mexico governor Bill Richardson reportedly makes an unexpected trip to meet with officials in Moscow.
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Brittney Griner’s Defense Team Files Appeal in Russian Court
The WNBA star’s attorneys have filed an appeal against her nine-year prison sentence.
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Russia Confirms Brittney Griner Prisoner Exchange Talks Are Happening
Negotiations were authorized by Biden and Putin back in April.
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Brittney Griner Found Guilty and Sentenced Years for Drug Possession and Smuggling [UPDATED]
Amid negotiations for a prisoner exchange, the WNBA star’s legal team must decide whether to appeal.