Brittney Griner's Wife Says She Hasn't Heard From White House Following Letter To Biden
2 years, 6 months ago

Brittney Griner's Wife Says She Hasn't Heard From White House Following Letter To Biden

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The wife of Brittney Griner said the White House has not yet responded to a letter from the WNBA star asking for President Joe Biden’s help in getting her released from Russian detention. On July 4, she wrote an impassioned letter to Biden asking him not to “forget about me,” and expressing fears that she “might be here forever.” Brittney Griner’s wife Cherelle says it is “very disheartening” that she still has not heard back from the White House — after Brittney penned a handwritten letter to Pres. pic.twitter.com/MTyQqCJIBj — CBS Mornings July 5, 2022 Griner’s wife, Cherelle Griner, told CBS News that the letter to Biden was the latest effort to get the president’s attention about the Olympian’s detention. Though the White House confirmed to The Associated Press that Biden received the letter, Cherelle Griner said the lack of response from the president has been “very disheartening.” “It kills me every time that, you know, when I have to write her and she’s asking, ‘Have you met with yet?’ And I have to say no,” Cherelle told the outlet Tuesday.

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Brittney Griner still adjusting after Russian prison ordeal. WNBA star details experience in book
8 months ago

Brittney Griner still adjusting after Russian prison ordeal. WNBA star details experience in book

Associated Press  

Brittney Griner continues her efforts to settle into a normal routine following her release from a Russian prison 17 months ago. WNBA star details experience in book AP correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on Brittney Griner 17 months after returning from Russian detainment. Government officials “have to make really hard decisions.” Griner, who first met President Biden at the White House …

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 working on memoir about Russian captivity
1 year, 8 months ago

Brittney Griner working on memoir about Russian captivity

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Saying she is ready to share the “unfathomable” experience of being arrested and incarcerated in Russia, basketball star Brittney Griner is working on a memoir that is scheduled for spring 2024. Readers will hear my story and understand why I’m so thankful for the outpouring of support from people across the world.” Griner added that she also …

Brittney Griner Working On Memoir About Russian Captivity
1 year, 8 months ago

Brittney Griner Working On Memoir About Russian Captivity

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING NEW YORK — Saying she is ready to share the “unfathomable” experience of being arrested and incarcerated in Russia, basketball star Brittney Griner is working on a memoir that is scheduled for spring 2024. Brittney Griner appears on stage at the 54th NAACP Image Awards in Pasadena, Calif., on Feb. 25, 2023. via Associated Press “That day …

Brittney Griner asks supporters to advocate for Paul Whelan
2 years ago

Brittney Griner asks supporters to advocate for Paul Whelan

Associated Press  

Brittney Griner has asked her supporters in a social media post to advocate for Paul Whelan, a former Marine serving a 16-year prison term in Russia for espionage charges the United States are baseless. The U.S. had sought to secure the release of both Whelan and Griner — the WNBA star detained at a Moscow airport in February for having …

Brittney Griner says she’ll play basketball in Arizona again
2 years ago

Brittney Griner says she’ll play basketball in Arizona again

Associated Press  

Brittney Griner said she’s “grateful” to be back in the United States and plans on playing basketball again next season for the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury. After months of strained negotiations, and an extraordinarily rare public revelation by the Biden administration that it had made a “substantial proposal” to bring home Griner and another detained American, Paul Whelan, the case resolved …

US basketball star Brittney Griner arrives home after Russia prisoner swap
2 years, 1 month ago

US basketball star Brittney Griner arrives home after Russia prisoner swap

Firstpost  

Griner, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, WNBA champion and LGBTQ trailblazer, was arrested at a Moscow airport against a backdrop of soaring tensions over Ukraine. Washington: American basketball star Brittney Griner arrived in the United States Friday morning after she was released from a Russian prison in exchange for an arms dealer known as the “Merchant of Death.” Griner, 32, …

Explained: Who is Brittney Griner, the US basketball star released from a Russian prison?
2 years, 1 month ago

Explained: Who is Brittney Griner, the US basketball star released from a Russian prison?

Firstpost  

Before being arrested by Russian authorities for possessing cannabis oil in February, Brittney Griner had an amazing career in basketball, winning two Olympic gold medals for the American team. After 10 long months, she now returns home after a prisoner swap with Moscow for arms dealer Viktor Bout A nightmare that lasted for 10 long months has come to an …

Explained: Why Brittney Griner's swap isn't the deal the US wanted
2 years, 1 month ago

Explained: Why Brittney Griner's swap isn't the deal the US wanted

Firstpost  

The Joe Biden administration made a ‘substantial proposal’ to Russia to free two Americans, WNBA star Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan. In a rare comment on secret talks, he said the Biden administration had made a “substantial proposal” to Russia to end the imprisonment of two Americans: WNBA star Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan. “For totally illegitimate reasons, Russia is …

Griner freed: WNBA star swapped for Russian, heads home
2 years, 1 month ago

Griner freed: WNBA star swapped for Russian, heads home

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — American basketball star Brittney Griner headed home Thursday night, freed from Russian prison in exchange for the U.S. releasing notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout in the culmination of an eight-month saga of high diplomacy and dashed hopes. “She’s safe, she’s on a plane, she’s on her way home,” Biden said from the White House, where he was …

Brittney Griner back on U.S. soil after Russian prisoner swap
2 years, 1 month ago

Brittney Griner back on U.S. soil after Russian prisoner swap

LA Times  

WNBA star Brittney Griner deplanes in San Antonio on Friday after her release in a prisoner swap with Russia. Asked whether more such swaps could happen, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday that “everything is possible,” noting that “compromises have been found” to clear the way for Thursday’s exchange. Biden’s authorization to release Bout, the Russian felon once nicknamed “the …

Putin, secret talks and the 'Merchant of Death': US basketball star Brittney Griner's long road to freedom from a Russian penal colony
2 years, 1 month ago

Putin, secret talks and the 'Merchant of Death': US basketball star Brittney Griner's long road to freedom from a Russian penal colony

ABC  

When US basketball star Brittney Griner was taken from a Russian penal colony and flown to Abu Dhabi, America's chief hostage negotiator was waiting for her on the tarmac. Joe Biden's agonising decision US officials were hopeful that the Kremlin wanted Bout badly enough that it would be willing to exchange him for both Griner and Whelan. A White House …

Russia frees US basketball star Brittney Griner in prisoner swap for arms dealer Viktor Bout
2 years, 1 month ago

Russia frees US basketball star Brittney Griner in prisoner swap for arms dealer Viktor Bout

Raw Story  

Russia freed WNBA star Brittney Griner on Thursday in a dramatic high-level prisoner exchange, with the U.S. releasing notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, American officials said. Even so, the fact that the deal was a one-for-one swap was a surprise given that U.S. officials had for months expressed their their determination to bring home both Griner and Paul Whelan, …

WNBA star Griner freed in prisoner swap; US releases Russian arms dealer Bout
2 years, 1 month ago

WNBA star Griner freed in prisoner swap; US releases Russian arms dealer Bout

The Hindu  

Russia freed WNBA star Brittney Griner on Thursday in a dramatic high-level prisoner exchange, with the U.S. releasing notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, American officials said. Even so, the fact that the deal was a one-for-one swap was a surprise given that U.S. officials had for months expressed their their determination to bring home both Griner and Paul Whelan, …

‘She’s on a plane home’: Biden on Brittney Griner released from Russian custody
2 years, 1 month ago

‘She’s on a plane home’: Biden on Brittney Griner released from Russian custody

The Hindu  

Russia freed WNBA star Brittney Griner on Thursday in a dramatic prisoner exchange, as the U.S. released notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout but failed to win freedom for another American, Paul Whelan, who has been jailed for nearly four years. “She’s safe, she’s on a plane, she’s on her way home,” Biden said from the White House, where he …

December 8, 2022 Brittney Griner and Russia-Ukraine news
2 years, 1 month ago

December 8, 2022 Brittney Griner and Russia-Ukraine news

CNN  

In the days leading to Brittney Griner’s release, US officials grew increasingly convinced it was no longer a matter of if, but when. That reality was the driver behind an invitation to Brittney’s wife Cherelle Griner earlier this week to come to the White House early Thursday morning, according to a senior administration official. The invitation was to meet with …

Why are so many Americans upset Brittney Griner has been freed?
2 years, 1 month ago

Why are so many Americans upset Brittney Griner has been freed?

LA Times  

U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner has been freed by Russia in a dramatic high-level prisoner exchange, with the U.S. releasing notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout from custody. The freeing of women’s basketball star Brittney Griner from her Russian incarceration Thursday in a prisoner swap for notorious arms dealer Viktor Bout should have led to a unified nationwide cheer. “This …

WNBA star Brittney Griner released from Russia in prisoner swap for arms dealer Viktor Bout
2 years, 1 month ago

WNBA star Brittney Griner released from Russia in prisoner swap for arms dealer Viktor Bout

New York Times  

After being detained for nine months, WNBA star Brittney Griner has been released from Russia and will return to the United States to be reunited with her family, President Joe Biden announced. pic.twitter.com/FmHgfzrcDT — President Biden December 8, 2022 What they’re saying Biden, who appeared with Vice President Kamala Harris and Griner’s wife, Cherelle, said it “took painstaking and intense …

WNBA star Brittney Griner has been freed from a Russian prison
2 years, 1 month ago

WNBA star Brittney Griner has been freed from a Russian prison

NPR  

WNBA star Brittney Griner has been freed from a Russian prison Enlarge this image toggle caption Evgenia Novozhenina/Pool/AFP via Getty Images Evgenia Novozhenina/Pool/AFP via Getty Images President Biden says WNBA star Brittney Griner has been freed from a Russian prison. Standing along side Griner's wife, Cherelle Griner, at the White House, Biden said it was a day that "we worked …

Biden hopes Putin will negotiate WNBA star Griner’s release
2 years, 1 month ago

Biden hopes Putin will negotiate WNBA star Griner’s release

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden said Wednesday that he hopes Russian President Vladimir Putin will be more willing to negotiate the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner now that the U.S. midterm elections are over. “Every minute that Brittney Griner must endure wrongful detention in Russia is a minute too long,” White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said. “As we …

With midterm elections over, Biden hopes Putin will negotiate for Griner’s release
2 years, 2 months ago

With midterm elections over, Biden hopes Putin will negotiate for Griner’s release

LA Times  

WNBA star Brittney Griner speaks to her lawyers while standing in a courtroom cage before a July hearing just outside Moscow. President Biden said Wednesday that he hopes Russian President Vladimir Putin will be more willing to negotiate the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner now that the U.S. midterm elections are over. The eight-time all-star center with the WNBA’s …

U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner has been sent to a Russian penal colony
2 years, 2 months ago

U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner has been sent to a Russian penal colony

NPR  

U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner has been sent to a Russian penal colony Enlarge this image toggle caption Evgenia Novozhenina/POOL/AFP via Getty Images Evgenia Novozhenina/POOL/AFP via Getty Images MOSCOW — Jailed American basketball star Brittney Griner has been moved from a detention center outside of Moscow and is being sent to a Russian penal colony to begin serving out her …

US Embassy officials visit Brittney Griner in Russia prison
2 years, 2 months ago

US Embassy officials visit Brittney Griner in Russia prison

The Independent  

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Biden Promises U.S. Is 'Not Stopping' Effort To Free Brittney Griner
2 years, 2 months ago

Biden Promises U.S. Is 'Not Stopping' Effort To Free Brittney Griner

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING President Joe Biden vowed Tuesday that his administration will continue its efforts to free American basketball star Brittney Griner, who’s been saddled with a nine-year prison sentence in Russia despite ongoing diplomatic efforts to bring her home. “We are in constant contact with Russian authorities to get Brittney and others out,” Biden said at a press briefing, …

WNBA star Brittney Griner's appeal against nine-year prison sentence rejected by Russian court
2 years, 2 months ago

WNBA star Brittney Griner's appeal against nine-year prison sentence rejected by Russian court

Firstpost  

The court in Krasnogorsk near Moscow ruled to leave Griner’s August verdict “without change”. Krasnogorsk, Russia: A Russian court on Tuesday rejected an appeal from US basketball star Brittney Griner of her nine-year prison term on drug charges, ignoring her plea for the “traumatic” sentence to be reduced. In Washington, US President Joe Biden’s administration dismissed the ruling as “another …

U.S.A working to bring Griner home after ‘sham’ Russian hearing: National security adviser Jake Sullivan
2 years, 2 months ago

U.S.A working to bring Griner home after ‘sham’ Russian hearing: National security adviser Jake Sullivan

The Hindu  

The United States will continue to engage with Russia to bring home jailed U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said, after a Russian court on Tuesday upheld her nine-year drug sentence. "We are aware of the news out of Russia that Brittney Griner will continue to be wrongfully detained under intolerable circumstances after having …

Russian Court Upholds Brittney Griner's 9-Year Prison Sentence
2 years, 2 months ago

Russian Court Upholds Brittney Griner's 9-Year Prison Sentence

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING MOSCOW — A Russian court has upheld the nine-year prison sentence handed to American basketball star Brittney Griner for drug possession, rejecting her appeal. U.S. basketball player Brittney Griner, who was sentenced to nine years in a Russian penal colony in August for drug smuggling, is seen on a screen via a video link from a prison …

Russian court hears appeal by WNBA player Griner against 9-year sentence
2 years, 2 months ago

Russian court hears appeal by WNBA player Griner against 9-year sentence

The Hindu  

A Russian court on Tuesday started hearing American basketball star Brittney Griner’s appeal against her nine-year prison sentence for drug possession. Griner, an eight-time all-star centre with the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury and a two-time Olympic gold medallist, was convicted Aug. 4 after police said they found vape canisters containing cannabis oil in her luggage at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport. Reflecting growing …

Russian court hears appeal by Griner against 9-year sentence
2 years, 2 months ago

Russian court hears appeal by Griner against 9-year sentence

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A Russian court on Tuesday …

Russian court rejects Brittney Griner’s appeal of her 9-year prison sentence
2 years, 2 months ago

Russian court rejects Brittney Griner’s appeal of her 9-year prison sentence

LA Times  

A Russian court Tuesday rejected U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner’s appeal of her nine-year prison sentence for drug possession, a step that could move her closer to a possible high-stakes prisoner swap between Moscow and Washington. said the ruling was “further verification that BG is not just wrongfully detained — she is very clearly a hostage.” Because of the growing …

No movement on release of Brittney Griner from Russia, Biden says
2 years, 2 months ago

No movement on release of Brittney Griner from Russia, Biden says

Al Jazeera  

President Joe Biden said he would meet with Vladimir Putin if the Russian leader was willing to discuss Griner’s case. United States President Joe Biden has said there has been no movement with Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the release of American basketball star Brittney Griner. “But, for example, if he came to me at the G20 and said, ‘I …

Brittney Griner at 'weakest moment' in Russia, says her wife Cherelle
2 years, 3 months ago

Brittney Griner at 'weakest moment' in Russia, says her wife Cherelle

Firstpost  

Cherelle Griner said her wife and WNBA star Brittney is afraid of being forgotten by the United States. Washington: WNBA star Brittney Griner is at her “absolute weakest moment in life right now” as she faces a hearing in Russia later this month for her appeal of a nine-year prison sentence for drug possession, Griner’s wife said in an interview …

Russian court sets Brittney Griner appeal date for 25 October
2 years, 3 months ago

Russian court sets Brittney Griner appeal date for 25 October

Firstpost  

The nine-year sentence handed out to Brittney Griner was close to the maximum of 10 years, and her lawyers argued the punishment was excessive. Moscow: A Russian court on Monday set 25 October as the date for American basketball star Brittney Griner’s appeal against her nine-year prison sentence for drug possession. Reflecting the growing pressure on the Biden administration to …

US President Joe Biden meets with families of Russia-detained Paul Whelan, Brittney Griner at White House
2 years, 3 months ago

US President Joe Biden meets with families of Russia-detained Paul Whelan, Brittney Griner at White House

Firstpost  

Joe Biden’s meetings with the families were not an indication that negotiations with Russia for their release have reached a breakthrough. Washington: President Joe Biden met Friday with family members of WNBA star Brittney Griner and another American detained in Russia, Paul Whelan, the first face-to-face encounter that the president has had with the relatives. In a statement after the …

Biden meets with families of Whelan, Griner at White House
2 years, 3 months ago

Biden meets with families of Whelan, Griner at White House

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden met Friday with family members of WNBA star Brittney Griner and another American detained in Russia, Paul Whelan, the first face-to-face encounter that the president has had with the relatives. In a statement after the meetings, which were held separately, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Biden stressed to the families his “continued commitment …

Biden meets Griner, Whelan families at White House
2 years, 3 months ago

Biden meets Griner, Whelan families at White House

Al Jazeera  

Families are pushing US to secure release of WNBA star Brittney Griner and former US marine Paul Whelan, held in Russia. US President Joe Biden has met with the families of basketball star Brittney Griner and former marine Paul Whelan, amid continuing efforts in Washington to secure two American citizens’ release from detention in Russia. Karine Jean-Pierre, the White House …

Biden meets with the families of Russia detainees Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan
2 years, 3 months ago

Biden meets with the families of Russia detainees Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan

NPR  

Biden meets with the families of Russia detainees Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan Enlarge this image toggle caption Evgenia Novozhenina/AP Evgenia Novozhenina/AP President Biden met on Friday with the families of WNBA star Brittney Griner and former Marine Paul Whelan, who are being held in Russia under what the administration has called "intolerable circumstances." "The President held the meetings to …

Griner, Whelan families to meet Biden amid US-Russia talks
2 years, 3 months ago

Griner, Whelan families to meet Biden amid US-Russia talks

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden plans to meet at the White House on Friday with family members of WNBA star Brittney Griner and Michigan corporate security executive Paul Whelan, both of whom remain jailed in Russia, the White House announced Thursday. Since then, U.S officials have continued to press that offer in hopes of getting serious negotiations underway, and have …

Brittney Griner’s, Paul Whelan’s families meet with President Biden at White House: Reports
2 years, 3 months ago

Brittney Griner’s, Paul Whelan’s families meet with President Biden at White House: Reports

New York Times  

President Joe Biden met with family members of WNBA star Brittney Griner and corporate security executive Paul Whelan, both of whom are Americans detained in Russian prisons, at the White House on Friday, according to multiple reports. Biden first met with Elizabeth Whelan, the sister of Paul Whelan, then with Cherelle Griner, the wife of Brittney Griner, and Griner’s agent …

Biden says 'Russia is wrongfully detaining' Brittney Grinere
2 years, 5 months ago

Biden says 'Russia is wrongfully detaining' Brittney Grinere

Daily Mail  

President Joe Biden on Thursday slammed Russia for sentencing Brittney Griner to nine years in prison, saying the American basketball star is being wrongfully detained. 'Today, American citizen Brittney Griner received a prison sentence that is one more reminder of what the world already knew: Russia is wrongfully detaining Brittney,' Biden said in a statement released shortly after her sentence …

Brittney Griner sentenced by Russian court to 9 years in prison for drug possession
2 years, 5 months ago

Brittney Griner sentenced by Russian court to 9 years in prison for drug possession

LA Times  

President Biden said Russia is ‘wrongfully detaining Brittney’ and called on Moscow to release her immediately. The 31-year-old Griner, a two-time U.S. Olympic champion and eight-time all-star with the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury, listened with a blank expression as an interpreter translated the verdict by Judge Anna Sotnikova, but her lawyers said later she was “very upset.” The judge also fined …

Brittney Griner Appears in Russian Court After United States Makes Swap Offer
2 years, 5 months ago

Brittney Griner Appears in Russian Court After United States Makes Swap Offer

News 18  

U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner returned to stand trial at a Russian court on Tuesday as the United States sought to secure her release with a prisoner swap to help her avoid up to 10 years in jail on drugs charges. Griner, a two-time Olympic gold medalist and a Women’s National Basketball Association star, was detained at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo airport …

Brittney Griner’s trial resumes amid intensified diplomacy
2 years, 5 months ago

Brittney Griner’s trial resumes amid intensified diplomacy

LA Times  

Brittney Griner speaks to her lawyers while standing in a cage in a courtroom prior to a hearing in Khimki, just outside Moscow, last week. Since Brittney Griner last appeared in her trial for cannabis possession, the question of her fate has expanded from a tiny, cramped courtroom on Moscow’s outskirts to the highest level of Russia-U.S. diplomacy. White House …

In rare contact, US offers Russia deal for Griner, Whelan
55 years ago

In rare contact, US offers Russia deal for Griner, Whelan

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. has offered a deal to Russia aimed at bringing home WNBA star Brittney Griner and another jailed American, Paul Whelan, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday. He did not offer details on the proposed deal outlined to the Russians, though a person familiar with the matter said the U.S. government has offered to trade convicted …

Ogwumike, WNBA continue push for Brittney Griner’s release
2 years, 6 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 speaks to sister of US executive detained in Russia
2 years, 6 months ago

Biden speaks to sister of US executive detained in Russia

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden spoke by phone Friday with the sister of Paul Whelan, an American who has been imprisoned in Russia for more than three years, according to the White House. Biden’s phone call to Elizabeth Whelan came after Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris s poke earlier this week to the wife of WNBA star Brittney Griner, …

Biden spoke with Paul Whelan’s sister amid pressure to bring detained Americans home
2 years, 6 months ago

Biden spoke with Paul Whelan’s sister amid pressure to bring detained Americans home

CNN  

Washington CNN — President Joe Biden on Friday spoke with Paul Whelan’s sister about the former Marine’s detainment in Russia and “reaffirmed that he is committed to bringing Paul home as soon as possible,” according to a statement from a White House official. President Biden reaffirmed that he is committed to bringing Paul home as soon as possible, and the …

Biden tells Griner’s wife he’s working to get her home
2 years, 6 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 …

Is This a Deal That Could Bring Brittney Griner Home?
2 years, 6 months ago

Is This a Deal That Could Bring Brittney Griner Home?

Slate  

When reports appeared that Russia might let women’s basketball star Brittney Griner out of jail if the United States freed Viktor Bout, the idea seemed unlikely, even preposterous. The article quotes Shira Scheindlin, the former judge who presided over the Bout trial, as saying that a swap might not be a bad idea—as long as Russia freed not only Griner …

Freeing WNBA's Brittney Griner a 'Priority' For Joe Biden: White House
2 years, 6 months ago

Freeing WNBA's Brittney Griner a 'Priority' For Joe Biden: White House

News 18  

US President Joe Biden has read a letter from Brittney Griner, the women’s basketball star who has been detained in Russia since February, and freeing her is a “priority," the White House said Tuesday. Griner’s family had on Monday released portions of her handwritten letter to Biden, in which the WNBA star implores the president to “do all you can" …

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