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Snopes→ Kremlin Says Griner Swap Must Be Discussed Without Publicity

2022-08-05 The Kremlin said that it's open to talking about a possible prisoner exchange involving American basketball star Brittney Griner but strongly warned Washington against publicizing the issue. Go to site post…»

Snopes→ WNBA’s Griner Convicted at Drug Trial, Sentenced to 9 Years

2022-08-04 U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner was convicted in Russia of drug possession and smuggling and was sentenced to nine years behind bars. Go to site post…»

Snopes→ Russian Prosecutors Seek 9 1/2-Year Sentence for Griner

2022-08-04 The trial is nearing its end nearly six months after Griner's arrest at a Moscow airport and subsequent detention. Go to site post…»

Snopes→ In Rare Contact, US Offers Russia Deal for Griner, Whelan

2022-07-28 The U.S. has offered a deal to Russia aimed at bringing home WNBA star Brittney Griner and another jailed American, Paul Whelan, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said. Go to site post…»

Snopes→ WNBA’s Griner Says Poor Translation Clouded Arrest in Russia

2022-07-27 American basketball star Brittney Griner testified at her drug trial in Russia that a language interpreter translated only a fraction of what was said during her questioning. Go to site post…»

Snopes→ Griner’s Russian Trial Considers Medicinal Use of Cannabis

2022-07-26 The drug trial of American basketball star Brittney Griner in a Russian court focused on testimony that cannabis, while illegal in Russia, is regarded in other countries as having legitimate medicinal use. Go to site post…»

Snopes→ Griner Lawyer: WNBA Star Had Doctor’s Letter for Cannabis

2022-07-15 A lawyer for WNBA star Brittney Griner, who is jailed in Russia on drug charges, presented a court with a doctor's letter recommending she use cannabis to treat pain. Go to site post…»

Snopes→ Russian Media: Griner Pleads Guilty in Russia Drugs Trial

2022-07-07 Jailed American basketball star Brittney Griner pleaded guilty to drug possession and smuggling during her trial in Moscow but said she had no intention of committing a crime. Go to site post…»

Snopes→ White House: Biden Has Read Griner Letter Pleading for Help

2022-07-06 Brittney Griner's appeal to President Joe Biden in a handwritten letter continued to garner reaction after the WNBA All-Star acknowledged she feared never returning home. Go to site post…»

Snopes→ Brittney Griner Sends Letter to President Biden Pleading for His Help

2022-07-04 The WNBA star pleaded that she and other Americans imprisoned in Russia be brought home. Go to site post…»

Snopes→ US Basketball Star Griner Appears in Russian Court

2022-06-27 A Russian court has set the start date of the criminal trial of U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner for July 1. Go to site post…»

Snopes→ WNBA Star Griner’s Russia Detention Extended for Third Time

2022-06-15 WNBA star Brittney Griner will remain in Russian custody through at least July 2. Go to site post…»

Snopes→ Griner’s Fate Tangled Up with Other American Held in Russia

2022-06-08 The WNBA star's case is tangled up with that of a lesser-known American also imprisoned in Russia. Go to site post…»

Snopes→ Brittney Griner Receiving, Answering WNBA Players’ Emails

2022-06-03 Brittney Griner can’t play with her WNBA colleagues. She can’t call them, either. But she can write. Go to site post…»

Snopes→ Detention of WNBA’S Griner in Moscow Extended for 1 Month

2022-05-13 The lawyer for WNBA star Brittney Griner said her pre-trial detention in Russia has been extended by one month. Go to site post…»

Snopes→ US Officials: Brittney Griner Considered Wrongfully Detained

2022-05-03 The Biden administration has determined that WNBA star Brittney Griner is being wrongfully detained in Russia, meaning the United States will more aggressively work to secure her release. Go to site post…»

Snopes→ 2 Months After Griner’s Arrest, Mystery Surrounds Her Case

2022-04-21 For another person in another country at another time, the case might have been a minor matter. Go to site post…»

Snopes→ Russian Media: Arrest of WNBA Star Griner Extended to May 19

2022-03-17 A court near Moscow has extended the detention of WNBA star Brittney Griner until May 19. Go to site post…»

Snopes→ Crystal Griner and Steve Scalise

2017-06-16 A post lauding an officer for her role in saving Rep. Steve Scalise correctly described her sexuality, but left out important context. Go to site post…»

Snopes→ Trial for US Basketball Star Begins in Moscow-Area Court

2022-07-01 American basketball star Brittney Griner appeared in a Moscow-area court for trial about 4 1/2 months after she was arrested on cannabis possession charges. Go to site post…»

Snopes→ EXPLAINER: Why WNBA Players Go Overseas to Play in Offseason

2022-03-09 Russia has been a popular destination for WNBA players like Brittney Griner over the past two decades because of the money they can make playing there in the winter. Go to site post…»

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