Biden: U.S. To ‘Pursue Every Possible Avenue’ To Bring Griner Home
President Joe Biden has called on Moscow to release Brittney Griner and said the United States will continue to secure the freedom […]
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Russian Court Finds Brittney Griner Guilty in Drug Trial
A Russian court on Thursday found American basketball star Brittney Griner guilty of drug charges and sentenced her to nine years in […]
Brittney Griner Returns to Russian Court for Cannabis Trial
Basketball star Brittney Griner returned to a Russian courtroom on Tuesday as her trial on charges of possessing cannabis when she entered […]
Biden Administration Proposes Prisoner Swap To Free Brittney Griner
Secretary of State Anthony Blinken revealed on Wednesday that the United States has offered to release a Russian arms dealer imprisoned in […]
Griner Testifies That Russian-Provided Interpreter Gave Incomplete Translation
The American basketball star Brittney Griner on Wednesday provided details of her arrest and first moments in Russian custody, testifying that an […]
Bipartisan Group of Senators Introduces Resolution Calling for Brittney Griner’s Release
Republicans and Democrats in the United States Senate have come together in support of a resolution calling for the release of Brittney […]
Brittney Griner’s Lawyers Tell Russian Court She Has Doctor’s Recommendation for Medical Cannabis
Brittney Griner’s trial on cannabis possession charges continued in Russia on Friday, with the WNBA star’s attorneys telling the court that she […]
Brittney Griner Pleads Guilty to Pot Charges in Russia
Brittney Griner pleaded guilty to cannabis charges in a Russian court on Thursday, nearly five months after the WNBA star and two-time […]
Biden Speaks to Brittney Griner’s Wife After WNBA Star Pens Letter From Russian Prison
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris spoke on Wednesday with Cherelle Griner, the wife of WNBA star and Olympic champion […]
Brittney Griner Goes to Trial in Moscow Court Over Drug Charges
Brittney Griner, the American basketball star who has been held in a Russian prison since her February arrest over drug smuggling charges, […]