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BRITTNEY GRINER

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BASKETBALL
Jul 28, 2022
Brittney Griner testifies during trial in Russia
'My rights were never read to me,' Griner said. 'No one explained any of it to me. At that point, I got on my phone and I contacted my spouse, my sports agent and my club team's translator.'
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jul 8, 2022
Brittney Griner pleads guilty to drug charges in Russia
Hours after Griner's wife, Cherelle, pledged not to rest until she is home, the WNBA All-Star told a judge she had no intent to break the law.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jul 7, 2022
Biden calls Brittney Griner's detention in Russia 'intolerable'
If convicted on drug charges, she could face up to 10 years in prison. Griner sent Biden a letter this week, telling him she was 'terrified (she) might be here forever.'
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jul 5, 2022
Imprisoned Brittney Griner writes direct appeal to White House
The WNBA star was formally told at Friday's hearing that she was charged with intentionally importing narcotics into Russia.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jun 23, 2022
Rights groups call on Biden to negotiate for Brittney Griner's release
Forty advocacy groups, including the National Organization for Women, say more needs to be done to secure Griner's release.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
May 18, 2022
NBA's Adam Silver says getting Brittney Griner home 'No. 1 priority'
The U.S. State Department has said that the seven-time WNBA All-Star was wrongfully detained amid dire diplomatic relations between Washington and Moscow.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
May 4, 2022
U.S. says Russia has wrongfully detained WNBA's Brittney Griner
The U.S. State Department has determined that Russia has wrongfully detained American basketball player Brittney Griner, a department spokesperson said in a statement.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Mar 7, 2022
U.S. working to secure Brittney Griner's release after star's detainment in Russia
Griner is still in custody and an investigation is underway, the Russian Customs Service said.
BASKETBALL
May 23, 2013
Japanese women face Griner during preparation for upcoming tourney
A 23-point loss to the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury in a Sunday exhibition game in Phoenix was the first big test for the Japan women's national basketball team as it prepares for the 25th FIBA Asia Championship for Women.

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