US basketball star Brittney Griner returns home after serving prison in Russia
Brittney Griner heads home after serving jail time in Russia
American basketball star Brittney Griner has reached her home in the USA on Friday after being released from a Russian prison. She was jailed on charges of carrying vape cartridges that had a small quantity of cannabis oil, something that is banned in Russia.
Griner's wife celebrates Brittney's released with President Biden
Upon receiving the news that Brittney Griner has officially been released and she's on her way back home, her wife Cherelle Griner was seen smiling and celebrating with United States President Joe Biden.
Biden addressed media following Griner's release
Biden addressed the media following the release of the star basketball player. While standing with Brittney's wife, he said, "Moments ago, standing together with her wife Cherelle in the Oval Office, I spoke with Brittney Griner. She’s safe, she’s on a plane, she’s on her way home after months of being unjustly detained in Russia, held under intolerable circumstances. Brittney will soon be back in the arms of her loved ones, and she should have been there all along.”
Griner was released in a prisoner swap between US and Russia
Griner was released in an exchange deal for the Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, who is also known as the "Merchant of Death."
Brittney Griner - a superstar!
The 32-year-old Griner is a double Olympic champion and a seven-time All-Star player in the U.S. Women's National Basketball Association (WBNA).
Her release was hailed by the entire nation, with teammates celebrating her homecoming.
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