Last week U.S. and Russian authorities conducted a prisoner swap for retired U.S. Marine Trevor Reed. That prompted excitement and optimism among supporters for WNBA-star and native-Texan Brittney Griner. Is there a chance that Brittney could get a deal worked out for her release soon? Griner has been in custody since February, when Russian authorities claimed… Read more »
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Brittney Griner Detained At Russian Airport
WNBA star Brittney Griner has been detained after Russian airport officials said they found hashish oil in her luggage according to New York Times. The Russian Federation Custom Services said Saturday that officials had detained an American Basketball Player at Sheremetyevo airport near Moscow. Brittney was born in Houston, play for the Baylor Lady Bears,… Read more »