Por: Associated Press Politics December 16, 2022
The return of Brittney Griner to the United States in a marked the culmination of a 10-month ordeal that captivated world attention, a saga that landed at the intersection of sports, politics, race and gender identity — and wartime diplomacy.Griner had for years been known to fans of women’s basketball — college player of the year, a two-time Olympic gold medalist and WNBA all-star who dominated her sport. But her at a Moscow airport in... + full article
The Boston Globe USA Politics December 09, 2022
WASHINGTON — Brittney Griner, the American basketball star imprisoned in Russia on drug charges, was released Thursday after nearly 10 months of captivity in a prisoner swap for Viktor Bout, a convicted Russian arms dealer known as the “Merchant of Death.”President Joe... + más
How basketball stars rallied for Brittney Griner during her detention in Russia | ABC News
When was Brittney Griner detained? Timeline from arrest to prisoner swap | Newsweek
Newsweek USA Sports December 09, 2022
A new video shows the moment American Brittney Griner learned she was leaving Russia and flying back to the U.S. following a prisoner swap between the two countries.The WNBA star and two-time Olympic gold medalist can be seen smiling when she learns of her release.In the video,... + más
'BG is FREE!!!': Reactions to Brittney Griner's release from Russian prison | Los Angeles Times
WNBA star Brittney Griner has been freed from a Russian prison, President Joe Biden announced Thursday morning.Griner was detained by Russian authorities nine-plus months ago, just before the Kremlin invaded Ukraine.Here is a timeline of Griner's ordeal, from arrest to... + más
Video shows Brittney Griner exchange for Russia's Viktor Bout | Newsweek
ABC News USA Sports December 09, 2022
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver celebrated and thanked the athletes who used their platforms to raise awareness about her case since her detention nearly ten months ago.Brittney has had to endure an unimaginable situation and we're thrilled that she is on her way home to her... + más
Timeline: Brittney Griner's detention in Russia as US secures release | ABC7
ABC News USA Politics December 08, 2022
The White House on Thursday disclosed additional details about how President Joe Biden and administration officials were able to secure WNBA star Brittney Griner's release and return from Russia.White House spokesperson John Kirby told reporters that the deal really came to... + más
The Hill USA Politics December 08, 2022
President Biden on Thursday announced the U.S. had secured the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner from Russia, nearly 10 months after she was detained there. “After months of being unjustly detained in Russia, held under intolerable circumstances, Brittney will soon be back... + más
Brittney Griner releases message on 32nd birthday, marking 8-month stay in Russian detention | Fox News
The Boston Globe USA Sports December 08, 2022
WASHINGTON (AP) — 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.The swap,... + más
Donald Trump says he turned down deal of Paul Whelan for Viktor Bout | Newsweek
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