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2023
Brittney Griner set to return to WNBA after Russian prison release
The American basketball star has signed a one-year deal with Phoenix Mercury, according to reports.
Last year
2022
'So good to be home:' Brittney Griner speaks out after release from Russia
She was accused of possessing vape cartridges with a small quantity of cannabis oil and sentenced to nine years in prison.
US trades basketballer Brittney Griner for Russian arms dealer in prisoner swap
The deal procured the release of the most prominent American detained abroad.
Basketball star Brittney Griner begins serving sentence in Russian penal colony
The US athlete was convicted in August for possessing vape cartridges with a small quantity of cannabis oil.
US basketball star moved to penal colony following nine-year sentence for drug possession
A Russian court rejected an appeal against Griner’s nine-year sentence for drug possession last month.
Russian court rejects US basketball player’s appeal on nine year sentence for cannabis oil
Griner was convicted on 4 August after police said they found vape canisters containing cannabis oil in her luggage
Dennis Rodman planning Russia trip - reports
The former player is seeking the release of imprisoned WNBA player Brittney Griner.
Russia is 'ready' to discuss US prisoner exchange - a day after basketball star sentencing
Brittney Griner was detained at a Moscow airport in February after she was found carrying vape cartridges with cannabis oil in her luggage.
'Unjustified' Brittney Griner verdict sparks renewed calls for US action
A Russian court jailed the basketball star for nine years today over drug smuggling.
Russian court jails US basketball star for 9 years over drug smuggling
Brittney Griner was detained at a Moscow airport in February.
Basketball star Brittney Griner back in Russian court on cannabis charge
If convicted, the two-time Olympic gold medalist could face 10 years in prison.
US basketball star Brittney Griner pleads guilty to drug possession in Russia
Griner was detained in February at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport.
US basketball star Griner pleads guilty to drug charges in Russia
Griner, a two-time Olympic gold medallist and WNBA champion, was detained at Moscow airport in February.
Trial of US basketball star Brittney Griner opens in Russia
The two-time Olympic gold medallist is facing up to 10 years in prison for large-scale transportation of drugs.
Russia extends drug detention of US basketball star Griner
Griner, a two-time Olympic gold medallist and WNBA champion, was detained at Moscow airport in February.
US basketball star being wrongfully detained in Russia, say US officials
Brittney Griner was detained at a Moscow airport in February.
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