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Brittney Griner
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U.S. Negotiator ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ Griner Will Be Released By Year’s End
Former Gov. Bill Richardson traveled to Moscow last month to meet with Russian officials and discuss the release of Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan.
October 10, 2022
Russian Court Sets Griner’s Appeal Hearing for October 25
Brittney Griner's nine-year prison sentence may be overturned come October 25.
October 4, 2022
Canadian Government Tells Hockey Players in Russia, Belarus To Leave
The Canadian government cautions hockey players competing abroad in Russia and Belarus, citing lack of support should anyone be detained. Some believe there could be risks similar to the trial and imprisonment of WNBA athlete Brittney Griner.
September 29, 2022
Biden To Meet With Family of Brittney Griner
President Biden will also meet with the family of Paul Whelan, another American imprisoned by Russia.
September 16, 2022
Dennis Rodman Proposes To Negotiate Russia Brittney Griner Release
Former NBA star Dennis Rodman wants to test his powers of persuasion in Moscow.
August 23, 2022
JUST SAY NO TO THE NEW REEFER MADNESS
How did we get to a place where pundits are comfortable blaming mass shootings on weed?
August 19, 2022
Brittney Griner Appeals Conviction in Russian Drug Case
The WNBA star Brittney Griner was found guilty earlier this month.
August 16, 2022
Biden: U.S. To ‘Pursue Every Possible Avenue’ To Bring Griner Home
President Biden called Russia’s detention of the WNBA star ‘unacceptable.’
August 8, 2022
Russian Court Finds Brittney Griner Guilty in Drug Trial
Prosecutors asked the court to sentence her to 9 ½ years.
August 4, 2022
Brittney Griner Returns to Russian Court for Cannabis Trial
Brittney Griner’s trial on charges of bringing vape cartridges into Russia continued on Tuesday with the defense team challenging the evidence against the WNBA champion and Olympic gold medal winner.
August 2, 2022