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Brittney Griner back on the WNBA basketball court after being jailed in Russia
LOS ANGELES — Brittney Griner had 18 points, six rebounds and four blocked shots Friday night in her first WNBA regular-season game since being jailed in Russia. Her Phoenix Mercury lost to the Los Angeles Sparks 94-71 in the teams’ opener.Griner made an immediate impact. She fired a pass to Moriah Jefferson, who hit a
Brittney Griner just spoke out for the first time since she was freed from Russian custody and says the last 10 months have been ‘a battle at every turn’
Last week, WNBA star Brittney Griner returned to the U.S. after being detained in Russia for 10 months over drug charges. “She’s safe. She’s on a plane. She’s on her way home,” President Joe Biden said during a news conference announcing her return. Griner was sentenced to nine years in prison after being convicted of
WNBA star Brittney Griner testifies at Russian drug trial
WNBA star Brittney Griner testified Wednesday during her trial in Russia over drug charges that carry up to 10 years in prison. Driving the news: Griner said Wednesday that her rights were not read to her when she was arrested at a Moscow airport in February after Russian authorities said they found a vape cartridge…
Brittney Griner Reportedly Pleads Not Guilty To Drug Charges In Russia (Update)
Brittney Griner reportedly appeared in a Russian court on Thursday and pleaded not guilty to drug trafficking charges. According to a tweet from Front Office Sports, “WNBA star Brittney Griner appeared in Moscow court today, where she reportedly pleaded not guilty to drug charges.” The account added, “The court has extended detention for another two…
WNBA Star Brittney Griner Detained On Drug Charges In Russia For Carrying Vape Cartridges In Her Luggage
WNBA star and Olympic Champion Brittney Griner has been arrested in Russia on drug smuggling charges and potentially facing up to 10 years in prison. According to The New York Times the Russian Federal Customs Service officials detained Brittney after finding vape cartridges containing hashish oil in her luggage. The Customs Service said that its…