Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Friday that the Kremlin was “ready to discuss” a possible prisoner exchange involving American basketball star Brittney Griner but strongly warned the U.S. against…
Brittney Griner Sentenced to Nine Years in Russian Jail
…my family.” Minutes after sentencing, President Joe Biden reacted to Griner’s punishment. “Today, American citizen Brittney Griner received a prison sentence that is one more reminder of what the world…
Biden Admin Offers Russia 'Substantial Proposal' in Exchange for Griner, Whelan
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken revealed Wednesday that the Biden administration had offered a “substantial proposal” for the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner and that of another American…
Sen. Cornyn Leads Bipartisan Resolution Calling for Brittney Griner’s Release
…and for Russia to “respect the human rights of Brittney Griner.” Griner has been detained in Russia since February 17. The 31-year-old Phoenix Mercury player pleaded guilty earlier this month…
Russia Criticizes U.S. for Designating Brittney Griner 'Unlawfully Detained'
A Russian foreign ministry spokesperson criticized the U.S. State Department for characterizing imprisoned American WNBA basketball player Britney Griner’s jailing as “wrongful detention.” Griner, 33, was arrested at a Moscow…
Russian Teammates Testify on Behalf of Brittney Griner
The director of the Russian team that American basketball star Brittney Griner plays for has testified on her behalf amidst her trial for drug possession in Russia. As previously reported…
By Mary Dada | Jul 17, 2022
WNBA Player Brittney Griner Pleads Guilty in Russian Trial
WNBA player Brittney Griner has pleaded guilty to drug possession and smuggling charges during her trial in Moscow, according to reports by Russian news agencies. Griner was arrested in February…
By Mary Dada | Jul 8, 2022
Texas Man Held in Russia for Crimes Allegedly Committed in the U.S.
…and rat-infested. Brittney Griner, another Texan, is still imprisoned outside of Moscow. Russian authorities claimed that the WNBA star and Olympic gold medalist had vape cartridges with hashish oil in…
Brittney Griner Writes Letter Asking Biden for Help
WNBA player Brittney Griner, who has been imprisoned in Russia for more than four months, wrote a letter to the White House, asking President Joe Biden for assistance in bringing…
Russian Media Hints at Prisoner Exchange for Brittney Griner
The Biden administration’s efforts to obtain the release of WNBA player Brittney Griner have been linked to a proposed trade of an imprisoned Russian arms dealer, according to The New…
Trial for Basketball Star Brittney Griner Begins in Russia
The trial for American Women’s Basketball Player Brittney Griner got underway on Friday in Moscow, four and a half months after she was charged with possession of cannabis oil. The…
Brittney Griner's Trial in Russia Set to Begin July 1
Brittney Griner made a public appearance at a Russian courthouse as the date for her trial has been set. The U.S. basketball star’s trial will begin July 1, with Griner…
Trevor Reed Calls for Brittney Griner's Release at Texas Rally
Trevor Reed, a former wrongful detainee in Russia, spoke at a Houston rally Monday and called for Brittney Griner’s release from Russian captivity. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee organized the Monday…
Brittney Griner Communicating with WNBA Players from Russian Jail
During her time in captivity in Russia, Brittney Griner has been able to communicate with fellow WNBA players by email and letter. An account set up by Griner’s agent has…
Brittney Griner's Pre-Trial Detention Extended One Month
WNBA star Brittney Griner’s pre-trial detention in Russia was extended by one month Friday. The 31-year-old American basketball player has been in custody for nearly three months. Her lawyer, Alexander…
U.S. Classifies Brittney Griner as 'Wrongfully Detained'
…Brittney Griner. The U.S. government will continue to undertake efforts to provide appropriate support to Ms. Griner.” Griner, who plays for a Russian league team during the WNBA offseason, was…
Trevor Reed Released From Russian Prison
…Russia. WNBA star athlete Brittney Griner has been detained in the country since February after local officials allegedly found traces of cannabis in one of her bags. Additionally, business executive…
Brittney Griner Reaches Two Months in Russian Jail
…a political prisoner in Russia,” tweeted U.S. Representative Cori Bush (D-Missouri) on March 16. https://twitter.com/CoriBush/status/1504271532557807621?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1504271532557807621%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newsweek.com%2Fcori-bush-says-race-gender-brittney-griner-why-detention-ignored-1689289 Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton joined many of Griner’s friends, family, and officials…
WNBA Champion and Baylor Star Arrested in Russia on Drug Charges
An American basketball player for the U.S. and Russia has been arrested in Russia on alleged drug charges. The Russian Customs Service arrested American WNBA star Brittney Griner at Moscow’s…
By Mary Dada | Mar 11, 2022
Russian Rocket Attacks During Alleged Cease-Fire Disrupts Evacuations
…citizens to leave Russia immediately. The announcement came as news emerged that Russia arrested WNBA star Brittney Griner last month, charging her with drug smuggling for allegedly having vape cartridges…