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Brittney Griner
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‘Merchant of Death’ Swapped for Griner Says He Wants to Join Russian Invasion of Ukraine
The Biden administration's exchange of Bout for Griner has brought criticism from Republicans and Democrats alike.
Russia Demanded Release of Killer Spy in Exchange for Former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan
Moscow demanded the release of convicted assassin Vadim Krasikov who is serving a life sentence in Germany for killing a former Chechen militia commander who fought against Russia two decades ago.
Marc Fogel and Paul Whelan: Americans Left Behind in Brittney Griner Prisoner Swap with Russia
As news circulated about the release of WNBA player Brittney Griner from a Russian penal colony Thursday as…
Saudi Leader Brokered Griner Swap After U.S. Ended Khashoggi Suit
The White House on Thursday denied the claim by Saudi Arabia and the UAE that the two Middle…
Brittney Griner Freed from Russia in Prisoner Exchange
WNBA athlete Brittney Griner was freed from Russian prison to the UAE as part of a prisoner exchange for convicted Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout.
Russian Court Upholds Brittney Griner’s 9-Year Prison Sentence
A Moscow regional appeals court denied an appeal by WNBA basketball star Brittney Griner on drug charges Tuesday,…
Dennis Rodman to Go to Russia, Plans to Push for Brittney Griner Release
Former NBA legend Dennis Rodman, who has developed relationships with world leaders such as Kim Jong Un and…
Brittney Griner Convicted in Russia, Sentenced to 9 Years
Griner 31, faced a total of 10 years in prison.