Facing nine years in prison in Russia, the U.S. basketball star is struggling emotionally and worried that a swap deal to release her may not materialize, according to one of her attorneys.
Tag: Griner, Brittney
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Former Gov. Bill Richardson ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ About Griner’s Release
Bill Richardson, the former ambassador to the U.N., has been at odds with the White House over his private talks with Russia.
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Brittney Griner’s Appeal Hearing Set for Oct. 25, Russian Court Says
The United States has sought the release of the W.N.B.A. star, who pleaded guilty to drug possession and was sentenced to nine years.
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War and Griner’s Arrest Don’t Deter U.S. Men From Russian Basketball
While American female basketball players have largely stayed away from Russia, dozens of American men have sought pay and career development in the country.
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Biden Meets With Relatives of Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan
The White House has been under pressure to release the