Brittney Griner’s detainment, conviction and release
(Reuters) – U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner was released on Thursday in a prisoner swap with Russia after the two-time Olympic champion and player in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA)spent more…
Griner’s defence team says to appeal 9 year sentence
(Reuters) – Brittney Griner’s defence said on Thursday that they will file an appeal on behalf of the U.S. basketball star who was jailed for 9 years by a Russian court on…
U.S. ‘actively’ seeking WNBA star Griner’s return from Russia, White House says
AIR FORCE ONE -The United States is actively trying to resolve WNBA star Brittney Griner’s detention in Russia, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan told reporters on Tuesday, reiterating Washington’s call…
U.S. State Dept became aware of extension of Griner’s detention through media
WASHINGTON – The U.S. State Department became aware, through media reports, of Russia’s extension of the pre-trial detention of American basketball player Brittney Griner, department spokesperson Ned Price said on Tuesday, while…
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