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ESPN, Disney Announce Documentary Featuring Brittney Griner’s Russian Imprisonment

While this film series will cover Brittney Griner’s experiences, it’s important to continue advocating for cannabis prisoners both in the…

12 months ago

Brittney Griner is Free, But Another American Remains Locked Up in Russia for Pot

Sixty-one-year-old Marc Fogel was arrested in Russia last year after authorities found medical cannabis in his possession.

2 years ago

Brittney Griner Released from Russian Prison in Exchange for Arms Dealer

Brittney Griner was swapped for Viktor Bout, aka the ‘Merchant of Death.’

2 years ago

Russia Signals That Griner Could Be Released, But U.S. Skeptical

The deputy foreign minister of Russia cited new “activity” in the WNBA star’s case.

2 years ago

Brittney Griner Moved To Russian Penal Colony in Unknown Location

This marks another grim turn of events for the American basketball star.

2 years ago

Griner Denied Appeal, Drug Conviction Upheld by Russian Court

The WNBA star Brittney Griner will begin serving her nine-year prison sentence.

2 years ago

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…

2 years ago

Russian Court Sets Griner’s Appeal Hearing for October 25

Brittney Griner's nine-year prison sentence may be overturned come October 25.

2 years ago

Biden To Meet With Family of Brittney Griner

President Biden will also meet with the family of Paul Whelan, another American imprisoned by Russia.

2 years ago

Dennis Rodman Proposes To Negotiate Russia Brittney Griner Release

Former NBA star Dennis Rodman wants to test his powers of persuasion in Moscow.

2 years ago