Brittney Griner released, US and Russia agree to prisoner swaps
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After nearly 10 grueling months behind bars in Russia, Brittney Griner is finally coming home.
U.S. officials said Thursday they have reached an agreement with the foreign country ... agreeing to a prisoner exchange to free the WNBA star.
It's a 1 for 1 exchange... with the United States to send Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout - aka the "dealer of death" - as part of the exchange.
President Joe Biden revealed Thursday morning that he personally spoke to Griner after executing the trade, adding, "She's safe. She's on a plane. She's on her way home."< /p>
Griner has been detained in Russia since February, after being accused of bringing hash oil in her luggage to a Moscow airport. In August, she was sentenced to nine years in prison. An appeal of this decision was rejected in October.
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Brittney Griner faces racism, homophobia and 16-hour working days in a Russian prison
Last month, the 32-year-old was
Getty
After nearly 10 grueling months behind bars in Russia, Brittney Griner is finally coming home.
U.S. officials said Thursday they have reached an agreement with the foreign country ... agreeing to a prisoner exchange to free the WNBA star.
It's a 1 for 1 exchange... with the United States to send Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout - aka the "dealer of death" - as part of the exchange.
President Joe Biden revealed Thursday morning that he personally spoke to Griner after executing the trade, adding, "She's safe. She's on a plane. She's on her way home."< /p>
Griner has been detained in Russia since February, after being accused of bringing hash oil in her luggage to a Moscow airport. In August, she was sentenced to nine years in prison. An appeal of this decision was rejected in October.
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Brittney Griner faces racism, homophobia and 16-hour working days in a Russian prison
Last month, the 32-year-old was
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