Brittney Griner

Russia Signals That Griner Could Be Released, But U.S. Skeptical

A top official in Russia suggested last week that the American basketball star Brittney Griner’s detention could be approaching a…

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Brittney Griner Moved To Russian Penal Colony in Unknown Location

The American basketball star Brittney Griner was transferred to a Russian penal colony this week, a move that has left…

2 years ago

Griner Denied Appeal, Drug Conviction Upheld by Russian Court

A Russian court on Tuesday denied Brittney Griner’s appeal, upholding the American basketball star’s nine-year prison sentence on drug charges.…

2 years ago

Breaking: Russian court upholds Brittney Griner’s sentence

The US Olympian’s lawyer said no honest judge would agree that the 9-year punishment fits the crime of possessing less…

2 years ago

U.S. Negotiator ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ Griner Will Be Released By Year’s End

Bill Richardson, the former governor and diplomat, expressed confidence on Sunday that American basketball star Brittney Griner will be released…

2 years ago

Canadian Government Tells Hockey Players in Russia, Belarus To Leave

The Canadian federal government recently sent word to hockey teams traveling in Russia and Belarus to leave as soon as…

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Biden To Meet With Family of Brittney Griner

President Joe Biden on Friday is set to meet with family members of American basketball star Brittney Griner, who remains…

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Dennis Rodman Proposes To Negotiate Russia Brittney Griner Release

Never one to shy away from springing into action on the fly, former NBA star Dennis Rodman announced his mission…

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Brittney Griner Appeals Conviction in Russian Drug Case

Lawyers for the American basketball star Brittney Griner said Monday that they have filed an appeal of her guilty verdict…

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The Roll-up #252: No one should be in prison for weed

In this week's episode: Brittney Griner and how no one should be in prison for weed and strains to smoke…

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