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WNBA star Brittney Griner released from Russian custody in prisoner swap

Por: WPTV Sports December 08, 2022

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President Joe Biden confirmed WNBA star Brittney Griner has been released from Russian custody as part of a prisoner swap. She is safe. She is on a plane. She is on her way home, Biden said on Thursday.The Associated Press reported the deal was in exchange for Viktor Bout, an international arms dealer. Biden thanked the United Arab Emirates for facilitating the exchange. This is a day we've worked toward for a long time, Biden said. We... + full article



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