WNBA players honor Brittney Griner at All-Star game
2 years, 5 months ago

WNBA players honor Brittney Griner at All-Star game

CBS News  

A'ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart and the rest of the WNBA All-Stars lined up along the sideline after halftime, the No. Brittney Griner was everywhere Sunday, everywhere except where the league's best players felt she should be: playing in the marquee WNBA All-Star Game, in which Team Wilson pulled away from Team Stewart for a 134-112 victory. Cherelle Griner, wife of WNBA star Brittney Griner watches a WNBA All-Star basketball game between the Team Wilson and the Team Stewart in Chicago, Sunday, July 10, 2022. Team Wilson's Kelsey Plum, right, drives to the basket past Team Stewart's Jewell Loyd during the second half of a WNBA All-Star basketball game in Chicago, Sunday, July 10, 2022. "We're thinking of Brittney Griner at this time," WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said.

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Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese to make WNBA All-Star Game debuts: Full rosters
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese to make WNBA All-Star Game debuts: Full rosters

New York Times  

The 2024 WNBA All-Star Game rosters are set with Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese making their debuts in the annual showcase later this month. Boston, who is averaging 13.1 points and 8.3 rebounds per game, finished second in the fan vote and was automatically named to the team as a function of being in the top 10. She is averaging …

Brittney Griner book review: Coming Home is a moving memoir about the WNBA star’s detention in Russia.
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Brittney Griner book review: Coming Home is a moving memoir about the WNBA star’s detention in Russia.

Slate  

Before WNBA and Team USA superstar Brittney Griner was detained in Russia for 10 months in 2022, U.S. hostages abroad seemed like a distant problem, one she could never fully connect with, she writes in her compelling new book, Coming Home, out Tuesday. And then one February, over there became my here and now.” Griner doesn’t hold back in her …

Brittney Griner makes long-awaited return to Baylor
10 months ago

Brittney Griner makes long-awaited return to Baylor

New York Times  

WACO, Texas — At halftime of Baylor’s game against Texas Tech on Sunday, fans took part in a dunk contest. Twelve years after she played her last game in a Bears uniform, Baylor finally retired Griner’s No. Collen and Baylor were also adamant that the game be nationally televised, as a player of Griner’s caliber deserved the biggest stage, even …

Griner’s WNBA return not a fairytale, but there were still plenty of joyful moments
1 year, 3 months ago

Griner’s WNBA return not a fairytale, but there were still plenty of joyful moments

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Brittney Griner’s return to the WNBA after nearly 10 months in a Russian prison hasn’t always been the smoothest ride. “It probably sounds like a lot, but that’s my peace.” Griner’s return this season has been widely celebrated around the WNBA and much of the expected vitriol — she was freed as part of a swap for notorious …

Why Brittney Griner’s presence on the court makes the WNBA stronger
1 year, 5 months ago

Why Brittney Griner’s presence on the court makes the WNBA stronger

New York Times  

LAS VEGAS — Brittney Griner picked up Chelsea Gray before the Aces point guard crossed the half-court line. Griner added another dunk in the second half en route to her team’s 143-127 blowout win, but she relished more in simply being around these players after missing so many months in their presence. “To be able to share this moment with, …

Brittney Griner makes an emotional and dominant return to record-setting WNBA All-Star Game
1 year, 5 months ago

Brittney Griner makes an emotional and dominant return to record-setting WNBA All-Star Game

The Hindu  

Brittney Griner made an emphatic and emotional return to the WNBA’s midseason showcase event. They have never wavered in their support.” Griner led Team Stewart, captained by the New York Liberty’s Breanna Stewart, to a 143-127 victory over Team Wilson, led by the Las Vegas Aces’ A’ja Wilson. Team Stewart’s Jewell Loyd of the Seattle Storm broke the All-Star Game …

Brittney Griner relishing latest All-Star Game experience
1 year, 5 months ago

Brittney Griner relishing latest All-Star Game experience

The Hindu  

A’ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart are serving as captains at the WNBA All-Star Game for the second consecutive year, but the biggest spotlight of Saturday’s main event in Las Vegas undoubtedly will be on Brittney Griner. READ:Las Vegas is the center of the basketball world ahead of the WNBA All-Star Game “It’s a great feeling to be here,” Griner said. …

Brittney Griner makes emotional return as Team Stewart prevails in WNBA All-Star Game
1 year, 5 months ago

Brittney Griner makes emotional return as Team Stewart prevails in WNBA All-Star Game

LA Times  

Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner acknowledges the crowd while being introduced before the start of the WNBA All-Star Game on Saturday. “Everyone sending the letters and the love meant a lot to me.” Griner led Team Stewart, captained by the New York Liberty’s Breanna Stewart, to a 143-127 over Team Wilson, led by the Aces’ A’ja Wilson. Team Stewart’s Jewell …

WNBA All-Star Game 2023: Team Stewart defeats Team Wilson behind Jewell Loyd’s 31 points
1 year, 5 months ago

WNBA All-Star Game 2023: Team Stewart defeats Team Wilson behind Jewell Loyd’s 31 points

New York Times  

Team Stewart defeated Team Wilson 143-127 in the 2023 WNBA All-Star Game on Saturday at Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas. Team Stewart’s Jewell Loyd set the WNBA All-Star Game record with 31 points. — Pickman GO DEEPER Grading WNBA All-Star Game performances: 'A' for Jewell Loyd, 'A-' for Brittney Griner Backstory In drafting their All-Star teams, captain A’ja Wilson …

Brittney Griner surprised herself with making the WNBA All-Star Game
1 year, 5 months ago

Brittney Griner surprised herself with making the WNBA All-Star Game

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Brittney Griner didn’t know what to expect when the WNBA season began, how she would respond after the trauma she experienced of being incarcerated in Russia that also forced her off the court for many months. “I just wanted to get out there and try my best not to get hurt, give it the best I’ve got,” …

WNBA: Griner chosen as an All-Star starter with Wilson and Stewart captains again
1 year, 5 months ago

WNBA: Griner chosen as an All-Star starter with Wilson and Stewart captains again

The Hindu  

Brittney Griner will be starting in the WNBA All-Star Game a year after she was an honorary choice by the league while she was being detained in Russia. The Phoenix Mercury’s center was chosen by fans, media and players Sunday for her ninth All-Star game. pic.twitter.com/1Io4944w8x — Phoenix Mercury June 25, 2023 A’ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart were the top …

Griner chosen as an WNBA All-Star starter with Wilson and Stewart captains again
1 year, 5 months ago

Griner chosen as an WNBA All-Star starter with Wilson and Stewart captains again

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Brittney Griner will be starting in the WNBA All-Star Game a year after she was an honorary choice by the league while she was being detained in Russia. The Phoenix Mercury’s center was chosen by fans, media and players Sunday for her ninth All-Star game. A’ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart were the top voter getters among fans …

Brittney Griner is honored in Washington despite missing Mercury’s game with a hip injury
1 year, 6 months ago

Brittney Griner is honored in Washington despite missing Mercury’s game with a hip injury

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Brittney Griner waved to fans who applauded her as she walked onto the court, embraced Elena Della Donne and signed an autograph before taking a seat on the bench. A hip injury prevented Griner from playing for the Phoenix Mercury against the Washington Mystics on Friday night. “That was a hard time for all of us,” said Washington …

Brittney Griner, Mercury teammates confronted at airport by ‘provocateur,’ WNBA says
1 year, 6 months ago

Brittney Griner, Mercury teammates confronted at airport by ‘provocateur,’ WNBA says

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Brittney Griner and her Phoenix Mercury teammates were confronted by a “provocateur” at a Dallas airport on Saturday. The WNBA said in a statement it was looking into the team’s run-in with a “social media figure” whose “actions were inappropriate and unfortunate.” “The safety of Brittney Griner and all WNBA players is our top priority,” the league said, …

WNBA opening weekend highlighted by Griner’s return
1 year, 7 months ago

WNBA opening weekend highlighted by Griner’s return

The Hindu  

The WNBA tipped off its 27th season this past weekend with the return of Brittney Griner, a historic effort by Breanna Stewart and a dominant performance by the defending champion Las Vegas Aces. The Sky, which lost four of its five starters from last season’s team, had impressive road wins over Minnesota and the Mercury playing stellar defense. GRINER WATCH …

Brittney Griner gets rousing welcome in Phoenix home game after release from Russian prison
1 year, 7 months ago

Brittney Griner gets rousing welcome in Phoenix home game after release from Russian prison

The Hindu  

Brittney Griner won the opening tip and ran to her familiar spot in the low post. “BG is somebody that can handle so many things clearly that many people could not handle.” Griner received a warm reception in her lone preseason game and again in the Mercury’s season opener at the Los Angeles Sparks. Many fans wore Griner’s 42 jersey …

Brittney Griner gets rousing welcome in Phoenix home game after release from Russian prison
1 year, 7 months ago

Brittney Griner gets rousing welcome in Phoenix home game after release from Russian prison

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Brittney Griner won the opening tip and ran to her familiar spot in the low post. “BG is somebody that can handle so many things clearly that many people could not handle.” Griner received a warm reception in her lone preseason game and again in the Mercury’s season opener at the Los Angeles Sparks. Many fans wore Griner’s …

‘A day of joy': Brittney Griner makes WNBA season debut after being jailed in Russia
1 year, 7 months ago

‘A day of joy': Brittney Griner makes WNBA season debut after being jailed in Russia

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Brittney Griner stood for the national anthem before her first regular-season WNBA game since being jailed in Russia. “Just being able to hear my national anthem and see my flag, I definitely want to stand.” Griner had 18 points, six rebounds and four blocked shots Friday night for the Phoenix Mercury in a 94-71 loss to the …

‘Day of joy’ as Brittney Griner returns to WNBA
1 year, 7 months ago

‘Day of joy’ as Brittney Griner returns to WNBA

Firstpost  

Los Angeles: Brittney Griner made an emotional return to women’s basketball on Friday, playing her first competitive game in nearly two years following her incarceration in Russia. The result, however, was almost a footnote to an occasion that Phoenix coach Vanessa Nygaard described as a “day of joy.” “All last season I opened every press conference with how many days …

‘A day of joy:’ Brittney Griner set to open 1st WNBA season since detainment in Russia
1 year, 7 months ago

‘A day of joy:’ Brittney Griner set to open 1st WNBA season since detainment in Russia

The Hindu  

For the first time since last season, Phoenix coach Vanessa Nygaard opened her pregame comments without announcing how many days Brittney Griner had been jailed in Russia. It was the 32-year-old center’s first game action since she was arrested at a Moscow airport in February 2022 after Russian authorities said a search of her luggage revealed vape cartridges containing cannabis …

‘Day of joy’ as Griner makes WNBA return after Russia ordeal
1 year, 7 months ago

‘Day of joy’ as Griner makes WNBA return after Russia ordeal

Al Jazeera  

Brittney Griner was released from a Russian penal colony in a high-profile prisoner exchange with the US late last year. Griner, who was released by Russia as part of a prisoner swap last year, made her first appearance in a WNBA game in 579 days on Friday evening as the Phoenix Mercury faced the Los Angeles Sparks in a season …

Tynes: Brittney Griner is still fighting to complete her comeback
1 year, 7 months ago

Tynes: Brittney Griner is still fighting to complete her comeback

LA Times  

Well, I am here, as Ms. Griner requested of us. Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner warms up before playing the Sparks on Friday at Crypto.com Arena. Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner warms up Friday before her first WNBA regular-season game since she was detained in Russia. Sights & sounds from BG’s first half back on the court 🗣️ #BGisBack pic.twitter.com/1v6hRSmbBf …

Brittney Griner, Phoenix Mercury set to tip off WNBA season after her return from detainment in Russia
1 year, 7 months ago

Brittney Griner, Phoenix Mercury set to tip off WNBA season after her return from detainment in Russia

The Hindu  

Brittney Griner’s life and career path have taken a sharp turn over the past 18 months following a nearly 10-month detainment in Russia on drug-related charges that ended with a prisoner swap in December. “This is a person who has been off for more than a year and she’s been battling really hard, and I thought she did some really …

Brittney Griner plays in first WNBA preseason game since detainment in Russia
1 year, 7 months ago

Brittney Griner plays in first WNBA preseason game since detainment in Russia

The Independent  

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Brittney Griner plays first WNBA pre-season game since detainment in Russia
1 year, 7 months ago

Brittney Griner plays first WNBA pre-season game since detainment in Russia

Firstpost  

Griner returned to game action for the first time since a nearly 10-month detainment in Russia on drug-related charges ended with a prisoner swap Phoenix: Brittney Griner strolled down the sideline about 1 1/2 hours before the Phoenix Mercury played Friday night, giving hugs and high-fiving her teammates, coaches and opposing players. “I’m not going to take a day for …

Brittney Griner plays in first WNBA preseason game since detainment in Russia
1 year, 7 months ago

Brittney Griner plays in first WNBA preseason game since detainment in Russia

The Hindu  

Brittney Griner strolled down the sideline about 1 and 1/2 hours before Phoenix Mercury played Friday night and hugged and high-fived her teammates, coaches and opposing players. Griner returned to game action for the first time since a nearly 10-month detainment in Russia on drug-related charges which ended with a prisoner swap in December. The seven-time All-Star, who missed the …

Brittney Griner Returns To Court In First WNBA Action Since Russian Detainment
1 year, 7 months ago

Brittney Griner Returns To Court In First WNBA Action Since Russian Detainment

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING PHOENIX — Brittney Griner strolled down the sideline about 1 1/2 hours before the Phoenix Mercury played Friday night, giving hugs and high-fiving her teammates, coaches and opposing players. “I’m not going to take a day for granted.” Griner returned to game action for the first time since a nearly 10-month detainment in Russia on drug-related charges …

Brittney Griner re-signs with Phoenix Mercury
1 year, 10 months ago

Brittney Griner re-signs with Phoenix Mercury

Associated Press  

Brittney Griner will be back in the WNBA this season, once again playing with the Phoenix Mercury. “We missed BG every day that she was gone and, while basketball was not our primary concern, her presence on the floor, in our locker room, around our organization, and within our community was greatly missed,” Mercury GM Jim Pitman said. “I do …

Brittney Griner is back in WNBA: She re-signs with Mercury
1 year, 10 months ago

Brittney Griner is back in WNBA: She re-signs with Mercury

LA Times  

It’s official: Brittney Griner will resume her WNBA career after re-signing with the Phoenix Mercury. “We missed BG every day that she was gone and, while basketball was not our primary concern, her presence on the floor, in our locker room, around our organization, and within our community was greatly missed,“ Mercury general manager Jim Pitman said in a statement …

Brittney Griner says she will return to playing basketball
2 years ago

Brittney Griner says she will return to playing basketball

Al Jazeera  

In first remarks since returning to the US, WNBA star thanks all who pushed for her release from Russian prison. United States basketball star Brittney Griner, who was released from detention in Russia last week, has said she will be back on the court with her Women’s National Basketball Association team next season. The two-time Olympic gold medallist also expressed …

Brittney Griner undecided on WNBA return, agent says
2 years ago

Brittney Griner undecided on WNBA return, agent says

The Hindu  

When, or if, Brittney Griner plans to return to the WNBA and the Phoenix Mercury, is undecided, her agent told ESPN. Lindsay Kagawa Colas, speaking about Griner’s first days since her release from a Russian penal colony, said Griner grabbed a basketball on Sunday for the first time since she was taken into custody in February. Griner was released from …

Brittney Griner’s ordeal made WNBA overseas players trepidatious, now they’re celebrating
2 years ago

Brittney Griner’s ordeal made WNBA overseas players trepidatious, now they’re celebrating

New York Times  

In No Offseason, The Athletic follows the paths of women’s basketball players after their WNBA seasons’ end and their travels begin. “It could have been somebody else.” Howard added that although she’s playing in Istanbul right now, she didn’t want to play a full season in the transcontinental city because the Griner “situation was mentally draining.” She’s spent the fall …

WNBA star Brittney Griner a generational talent on the court
2 years ago

WNBA star Brittney Griner a generational talent on the court

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — WNBA star Brittney Griner’s 10-month imprisonment in Russia on drug charges came to an end on Thursday, spreading relief and joy across the sports world and beyond. On the court, Griner was a dominant force in leading Baylor to the 2012 NCAA championship, then went onto stardom as a lanky anchor for the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury and as …

Griner’s Olympic coach calls for compassion as WNBA star released
2 years ago

Griner’s Olympic coach calls for compassion as WNBA star released

The Hindu  

Brittney Griner’s Olympic coach Dawn Staley called for compassion as the eight-time Women’s National Basketball Association All-Star was released from Russian detention on Thursday. “I hope she felt lifted, lifted in prayer, lifted in friendship, lifted in our basketball community.” US Republican lawmakers have been critical of the deal in exchange for Russian citizen Viktor Bout, a former arms dealer, …

Brittney Griner a generational talent on the court
2 years ago

Brittney Griner a generational talent on the court

The Hindu  

WNBA star Brittney Griner’s 10-month imprisonment in Russia on drug charges came to an end on Thursday, spreading relief and joy across the sports world and beyond. On the court, Griner was a dominant force in leading Baylor to the 2012 NCAA championship, then went onto stardom as a lanky anchor for the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury and as a two-time …

Brittney Griner, an absence felt across the sport: Our WNBA Person of the Year
2 years ago

Brittney Griner, an absence felt across the sport: Our WNBA Person of the Year

New York Times  

In December, The Athletic will be highlighting the coaches, athletes and other figures who made the biggest impact in the U.S. sports we cover, as well as in the fields of sports business, media and culture. Griner’s absence was the biggest story of the year, making her The Athletic’s WNBA Person of the Year. GO DEEPER Timeline of Brittney Griner's …

Basketball icon Sue Bird plays her last game after two legendary decades in the WNBA
2 years, 3 months ago

Basketball icon Sue Bird plays her last game after two legendary decades in the WNBA

NPR  

Basketball icon Sue Bird plays her last game after two legendary decades in the WNBA Enlarge this image toggle caption Steph Chambers/Getty Images Steph Chambers/Getty Images Basketball legend Sue Bird played the last game of her unparalleled 20-year career Tuesday night, stepping off the court to thunderous chants of "Thank you, Sue" despite her team's playoff loss. Enlarge this image …

Brittney Griner | Caught in the war
2 years, 4 months ago

Brittney Griner | Caught in the war

The Hindu  

On Thursday, a court in Russia handed American basketball star Brittney Griner a nine-year sentence for possessing two vape cartridges containing cannabis oil in her luggage at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo airport. Just because, you know, she can’t make enough money in the WNBA to sustain her life.” Griner was among a dozen WNBA players playing in Russia and Ukraine. The stakes …

Brittney Griner recognized with WNBA moment of silence
2 years, 4 months ago

Brittney Griner recognized with WNBA moment of silence

Associated Press  

UNCASVILLE, Conn. — Following Brittney Griner’s sentencing in Russia to nine years in prison Thursday, WNBA players, coaches and fans locked arms and tried to send the American basketball star strength during a moment of silence. “Nobody wanted to even play today,” said Phoenix guard Skylar Diggins-Smith, who scored 16 points to lead the Mercury. “I mean, it’s like you’re …

Brittney Griner recognised with WNBA moment of silence
2 years, 4 months ago

Brittney Griner recognised with WNBA moment of silence

The Hindu  

Following Brittney Griner’s sentencing in Russia to nine years in prison on Thursday, WNBA players, coaches and fans locked arms and tried to send the American basketball star strength during a moment of silence. “Nobody wanted to even play today,” said Phoenix guard Skylar Diggins-Smith, who scored 16 points to lead the Mercury. “I mean, it’s like you’re waiting for …

WNBA star, two-time Olympic gold medalist Brittney Griner back in Russian court on cannabis charge
2 years, 4 months ago

WNBA star, two-time Olympic gold medalist Brittney Griner back in Russian court on cannabis charge

The Hindu  

KHIMKI Brittney Griner was back in court on August 2 for her trial for cannabis possession amid U. S. diplomatic efforts to secure her release. If convicted, the WNBA star and two-time Olympic gold medalist could face 10 years in prison. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters on Monday that Russia has made a “bad faith” response to …

Brittney Griner is the focus of WNBA All-Star weekend
2 years, 5 months ago

Brittney Griner is the focus of WNBA All-Star weekend

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Sue Bird and Sylvia Fowles are playing in the WNBA All-Star Game for the last time. “I think for all of us, we just want to always keep BG’s name at the forefront in everything we do,” Bird said. Bird said she didn’t get any “personal time” with President Joe Biden, but she said Rapinoe “has taken the …

Ogwumike, WNBA continue push for Brittney Griner’s release
2 years, 5 months ago

Ogwumike, WNBA continue push for Brittney Griner’s release

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Brittney Griner is “the fun aunt,” according to Nneka Ogwumike. Speaking Friday ahead of the WNBA’s All-Star festivities in Chicago, Ogwumike focused more on Griner’s humanity than her playing ability as the league continued to push for Griner’s release from her detention in Russia. “BG, Brittney Griner, is an American hero,” said Ogwumike, an All-Star forward for the …

Biden tells Griner’s wife he’s working to get her home
2 years, 5 months ago

Biden tells Griner’s wife he’s working to get her home

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Wednesday reassured the wife of detained WNBA player Brittney Griner, who is on trial in Russia, that he is working to win Griner’s freedom as soon as possible, the White House said. Biden’s conversation with Cherelle Griner followed Brittney Griner’s personal appeal to the president in a handwritten letter from the basketball player that …

Editorial: Free Brittney Griner
2 years, 5 months ago

Editorial: Free Brittney Griner

LA Times  

In a society where men and women athletes were valued equally, female basketball players would not need to travel overseas in the offseason to earn extra money. We don’t know if Griner brought contraband into Russia or if she’s being framed by an adversarial government with an unjust legal system. U.S. officials have said they’re working to secure the release …

Brittney Griner: It’s been 130 days since the WNBA star was detained in Russia and her trial is about to start. Her wife wants US officials to do more to bring her home
2 years, 5 months ago

Brittney Griner: It’s been 130 days since the WNBA star was detained in Russia and her trial is about to start. Her wife wants US officials to do more to bring her home

CNN  

Phoenix CNN — Cherelle Griner, the wife of WNBA star Brittney Griner, told CNN on Thursday she wants US officials to do whatever they have to do to bring the basketball legend home – and she needs to see them do more. Cherelle Griner told CNN she wants to see more from US officials and meet with them to be …

Brittney Griner chosen as honorary WNBA All-Star starter
2 years, 6 months ago

Brittney Griner chosen as honorary WNBA All-Star starter

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Brittney Griner will have a place at the WNBA All-Star Game, being named an honorary starter Wednesday by Commissioner Cathy Engelbert. So, it is only fitting that she be named as an honorary starter today and we continue to work on her safe return to the U.S.” The State Department in May designated Griner as wrongfully detained, …

WNBA names Brittney Griner as honorary All-Star starter
2 years, 6 months ago

WNBA names Brittney Griner as honorary All-Star starter

Al Jazeera  

Russian state-run news agency Tass reported that Griner’s detention was extended until at least July 2. Brittney Griner, the US basketball star detained in Russia for months, will have a place at the Women’s National Basketball Association’s All-Star Game as an honorary starter. So, it is only fitting that she be named as an honorary starter today and we continue …

Wife Of WNBA's Brittney Griner Says Scheduled Call Never Happened
2 years, 6 months ago

Wife Of WNBA's Brittney Griner Says Scheduled Call Never Happened

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — WNBA star Brittney Griner tried to call her wife nearly a dozen times through the American embassy in Russia on the couple’s fourth anniversary Saturday, but they never connected since the phone line at the embassy was not staffed, Cherelle Griner said Monday. On Monday, she said she learned from her wife’s lawyers a more …

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