Por: CBS News Politics December 08, 2022
Viktor Bout, a convicted arms dealer nicknamed the Merchant of Death, has been released by the U.S. in a one-for-one women's basketball star Brittney Griner, who'd been imprisoned in Russia since February, according to a U.S. official.Russian state media has speculated for months that Griner, who was for having vape cartridges with cannabis oil, could be exchanged for Bout, whose freedom has long been sought by the Kremlin. Earlier... + full article
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
How basketball stars rallied for Brittney Griner during her detention in Russia | ABC News
'BG is FREE!!!': Reactions to Brittney Griner's release from Russian prison | Los Angeles Times
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
When was Brittney Griner detained? Timeline from arrest to prisoner swap | Newsweek
Timeline: Brittney Griner's detention in Russia as US secures release | ABC7
The Hill USA World December 09, 2022
In exchange for the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner, the U.S. is releasing infamous Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout. Bout, 55, had been in U.S. custody for more than a decade and is often known by his two nicknames, the “Merchant of Death” and “Sanctions Buster,”... + más
Who is Viktor Bout, the convicted Russian arms dealer swapped for Brittney Griner? | ABC News
Video shows Brittney Griner exchange for Russia's Viktor Bout | Newsweek
WGN-TV USA Nation December 08, 2022
Posted: Dec 8, 2022 / 10:08 AM CST Updated: Dec 8, 2022 / 10:08 AM CST SHARE In exchange for the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner, the U.S. is releasing infamous Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout. Bout, 55, had been in U.S. custody for more than a decade and is often known by... + más
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
ABC News USA World December 08, 2022
Shortly after U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency officers arrested him in a hotel in Thailand in 2008, Viktor Bout turned to one of the agents escorting him and said, I guess the game is over.Bout was arguably the world's best-known illegal arms trafficker and his capture was the... + más
Who is Viktor Bout? Russian arms dealer known as the Merchant of Death swapped for Brittney Griner | CBS News
NBC 6 South Florida USA World December 08, 2022
NBCUniversal Media, LLC WNBA Star Brittney Griner was released from a Russian penal colony on Thursday in a high-level prisoner swap. data-ellipsis=false> A Russian arms dealer labeled the “Merchant of Death” WNBA star Viktor Bout, 55, had served 11 years of his 25-year... + más
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