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.
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Brittney Griner’s wife, Cherelle, issues statement on speaking with Joe Biden, Kamala Harris
"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."
Joe Biden shares message on Brittney Griner situation
“The President called Cherelle to reassure her that he is working to secure Brittney’s release as soon as possible."
WNBA coach makes damning statement on Brittney Griner situation
"If it was LeBron, he'd be home, right?"
Flyers’ goalie detained by Russia for alleged draft-dodging, sent to northern Russian military base
"We have a draft in line with the law, so any emotional commentaries would be utterly inappropriate."
Dawn Staley appeals to President Biden to prioritize freeing Brittney Griner
"138 days our friend and sister @brittneygriner has been wrongfully detained in a Russian prison."
Russia hints at prisoner swap solution for Brittney Griner
"My sense is that no American is going home unless Viktor Bout is sent home with them."
Legal experts offer depressing reality for Brittney Griner trial
“There’s no real idea or expectation that the defendant could be innocent."
Brittney Griner’s wife shares heartbreaking admission
"Everything about this is just your biggest nightmare."
Keith Olbermann: Free Brittney Griner by arresting Alex Ovechkin
Ovechkin has been a public supporter of Russian president Vladimir Putin
Russian court sets criminal trial date for Brittney Griner
Things are going from bad to worse for Brittney Griner.
Brittney Griner receives WNBA All-Star honor
"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."
Advocacy groups call for President Biden to intervene in Brittney Griner’s release
The groups detailed Griner's "enduring inhumane treatment, deprived of contact with her family" in a letter to Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.
White House comments on Brittney Griner call “mistake”
"This was an unfortunate mistake."
Russian spokesperson addresses Brittney Griner situation
"She violated Russian law, and now she’s being prosecuted. It’s not about being a hostage."
