Russia Brittney Griner's Prison Sentence Upheld in Russia Griner took part in the Moscow Regional Court hearing via video call from a penal colony outside Moscow where she is imprisoned.
Brittney Griner Closing Arguments Underway in Russia's Case Against Brittney Griner Russian prosecutors asked a court near Moscow to sentence Brittney Griner to 9 and a half years in prison.
Brittney Griner Brittney Griner Sentenced to 9 Years in Russian Drug Trial The two-time U.S. Olympic champion and eight-time all-star with the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury listened with a blank expression as an interpreter translated the verdict
Brittney Griner Brittney Griner's Wife Thanks WNBA, Biden for Support During ‘Gut-Wrenching Time' Rev. Al Sharpton and Cherelle Griner, wife of Brittney Griner, spoke Friday to commend the WNBA star as she remains detained in Russia and to offer gratitude for the outpouring of support, including from President Joe Biden.
Brittney Griner TIMELINE: Brittney Griner's Detainment in Russia WNBA star Brittney Griner was arrested and detained in Russia on Feb. 17. Here is a timeline of events that led to her arrest and what has happened since.
Brittney Griner Push for Griner's Release From Russia Continues WNBA star Brittney Griner will appear in a Moscow court this morning on alleged drug charges, a day after President Biden offered “all available assistance” in response to an emotional plea for help from Griner. Griner was detained as tensions mounted between the U.S. and Russia over the invasion of Ukraine. Lawmakers in Washington have said Griner is being used...
Brittney Griner Only 1% of Russian Trials End in Acquittal. What That Means for Brittney Griner Brittney Griner’s trial is underway in Russia after the U.S. declared the WNBA star “wrongfully detained” by the Russian government. But the legal system in Russia is far different than in the U.S. What does that mean for Griner’s trial? Criminal defense attorney Molly Parmer explains.
Brittney Griner A Look at the Behind-the-Scenes Fight to Free Brittney Griner Brittney Griner is still being held in Russia, but there is hope she could be successfully released from custody like Trevor Reed. Griner’s wife recently contacted the Richardson Center, run by former New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson, and asked for assistance. Richardson joined LX News to talk about his humanitarian work behind the scenes to bring Griner home.
Russia-Ukraine Crisis Russia Has Freed 1 American Prisoner. Could Brittney Griner Be Next? Trevor Reed is now back on American soil after he was freed in a prisoner swap with Russia. We asked Joel Rubin, a former deputy assistant secretary of state, about how diplomats work behind-the-scenes on these prisoner swaps. There still isn’t much news on Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan, two Americans still imprisoned in Russia.
