Brittney Griner pleads guilty in Russian court, says “there was no intent”
The guilty plea could potentially pave the way for Griner to return to the U.S. in a prisoner swap, but there's a lot still to be determined there.
The guilty plea could potentially pave the way for Griner to return to the U.S. in a prisoner swap, but there's a lot still to be determined there.
"While I will remain concerned and outspoken until she is back home, I am hopeful in knowing that the President read my wife’s letter and took the time to respond."
“The President called Cherelle to reassure her that he is working to secure Brittney’s release as soon as possible."
"If it was LeBron, he'd be home, right?"
"We have a draft in line with the law, so any emotional commentaries would be utterly inappropriate."
"138 days our friend and sister @brittneygriner has been wrongfully detained in a Russian prison."
"My sense is that no American is going home unless Viktor Bout is sent home with them."
“There’s no real idea or expectation that the defendant could be innocent."
"Everything about this is just your biggest nightmare."
Ovechkin has been a public supporter of Russian president Vladimir Putin
Things are going from bad to worse for Brittney Griner.
"It is only fitting that she be named as an honorary starter today and we continue to work on her safe return to the U.S."
The groups detailed Griner's "enduring inhumane treatment, deprived of contact with her family" in a letter to Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.
"This was an unfortunate mistake."
"She violated Russian law, and now she’s being prosecuted. It’s not about being a hostage."