Russia Brittney Griner

• U.S. working on ‘next steps’ in securing Paul Whelan’s release: Hostage negotiator

  Biden on Thursday announced a prisoner swap involving American basketball star Brittney Griner, but was unable to secure the release of Whelan.

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  Dec 11, 2022
  
• WNBA star Brittney Griner sent to Russian penal colony to serve nine-year sentence

  American basketball star Brittney Griner has been sent to a penal colony in Russia to serve her sentence for drug possession, her legal team said.

  World

  Nov 9, 2022
  
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• Russia court upholds Brittney Griner’s nine-year prison sentence

  A Russian court on Tuesday upheld the nine-year prison sentence handed to American basketball star Brittney Griner for drug possession, rejecting her appeal.

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  Oct 25, 2022
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• Brittney Griner conviction: Reactions pour in after WNBA All-Star’s 9-year sentence

  WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner was convicted and sentenced to nine years in prison for drug possession and smuggling Thursday. Here are some reactions.

  World

  Aug 4, 2022