Tag: Russia
Brittney Griner: Russia Frees WNBA Star In Swap For Arms Dealer Viktor Bout
Russia has freed WNBA star Brittney Griner in a high-level prisoner exchange for notorious arms dealer Viktor Bout.
Brittney Griner: Russian Court Rejects Appeal Against 9-Year Sentence
Brittney Griner will have to continue fighting for her freedom after a Russian court rejected her appeal on Tuesday (October 25).
Brittney Griner: WNBA Star Sentenced To 9 Years In Russian Prison For Drug Smuggling
Brittney Griner has been convicted in a Russian court of drug possession and smuggling drugs with criminal intent and sentenced to 9 years.
U.S. Offers Russia Deal For Release Of Brittney Griner & Paul Whelan
The United States has offered Russia a deal aimed at securing the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner and ex-marine Paul Whelan.
Brittney Griner Pleads Guilty To Russian Drug Charge But Denies Intent
Brittney Griner pleaded guilty to a drug charge in a Russian court, but she denied she had intentionally broken the law.
Brittney Griner: Trial Date Set For July 1, WNBA Star Facing 10 Years In...
Brittney Griner appeared in court on Monday and learned her trial will start on July 1 and she will be detained for an additional 6 months.
U.S. Officials Classify Brittney Griner As ‘Wrongfully Detained’ In Russia, WNBA To Honor Her...
U.S. officials have determined WNBA star Brittney Griner is being wrongfully detained in Russia as the WNBA announces plans to honor her.
Brittney Griner: Detention In Russia Extended Until May 19
WNBA star Brittney Griner will remain detained in Russia on drug charges for an additional two months until May 19. Get the scoop.
Brittney Griner Detained In Russia On Drug Charges, Petition Launched For Her Release
WNBA star Brittney Griner has been detained in Russia on drug charges and her friends and family are demanding she is released.
