Russia’s LGBTQ+ Community Fears Expected ‘Extremist’ Label in Court Ruling
Will Putin use a kangaroo court ruling to institute a crackdown and mass arrests?
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
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Russia Shares Footage of Brittney Griner on Plane, Her Release
The out basketball star is on her way home.
DECEMBER 8, 2022
Russia Reiterates Interest in Prisoner Exchange for Brittney Griner
It comes only a day after Brittney Griner's legal team confirmed that the lesbian Basketball star has been moved to a penal colony.
NOVEMBER 18, 2022
Russian Court Upholds Brittney Griner’s Conviction
The judge left Griner's verdict in place and only slightly reduced her nine year prison sentence.
OCTOBER 25, 2022
Biden Says He'll Meet With Putin Only to Discuss Brittney Griner
President Biden says there's no point in talking with the Russian leader unless Putin is willing to discuss Griner's release.
OCTOBER 14, 2022
Biden to Meet With Families of Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan
Griner has been sentenced to nine years in a Russian prison, along with a fine of about $16,400.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
Brittney Griner Release Major Diplomatic Victory for U.S.
The Biden administration secured custody of the lesbian athlete quietly and announced her freedom in an early morning press conference.
DECEMBER 8, 2022
Kamala Harris Makes Surprise Trip to Brittney Griner's First WNBA Game Back
It was Brittney Griner’s first regular season game since she was released from a Russian prison camp.
MAY 20, 2023
Donald Trump Denounces Deal to Free 'Spoiled' Brittney Griner
Trump called the lesbian basketball star a "potentially spoiled person" who entered Russia "loaded up with drugs."
AUGUST 1, 2022
Brittney Griner Convicted in Russia Over Drug Charges
The out WNBA star was first detained by Russian authorities in February. The Biden administration has admonished Griner's arrest as politically motivated.
AUGUST 4, 2022
Brittney Griner and Wife Remember Americans Still Imprisoned Overseas One Year After Release
The couple released a message for the one-year anniversary of Brittney Griner's release from Russia.
DECEMBER 8, 2023
Dennis Rodman Says He'll Go to Russia, Seek Brittney Griner's Release
Brittney Griner was convicted of drug-related charges in early August and sentenced to nine years in prison by a Russian court.
AUGUST 23, 2022
Brittney Griner Harassed by Right-Wing Media Host at Dallas Airport
Alex Stein said Griner "hates America" and asked if she had sex with Vladimir Putin in order to be released from Russia.
JUNE 12, 2023
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APRIL 17, 2024
Brittney Griner Released from Russian Detention
The out WNBA star was released as part of a reported prisoner swap for convicted arms dealer Viktor Bout.
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DECEMBER 8, 2022
Brittney Griner's Defense Team Appeals Her Conviction in Russia
(CNN) The U.S. State Department maintains Griner is wrongfully detained, and her case has raised concerns she is being used as a political pawn.
AUGUST 15, 2022
U.S. Offers 'Substantial' Deal to Russia for Brittney Griner's Release
Earlier on Wednesday, Griner testified in a Russian court that she was made to sign documents when she was arrested that were not translated or explained to her.
JULY 27, 2022
Brittney Griner Released From Medical Care, Says She Will Play Again
The WNBA star who was released from Russian captivity on December 8 has left the facility in Texas where she had been undergoing treatment to help reintegrate into American society.
DECEMBER 16, 2022
Brittney Griner, at NAACP Awards, Calls for Release of Others Detained
The basketball star made a surprise appearance at the event with her wife, Cherelle Griner.
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Brittney Griner Lands in the U.S.
The out basketball star landed Friday at an Army base in Texas after being released by Russia.
DECEMBER 9, 2022
Brittney Griner Pens Holiday Letter Asking for Support for Paul Whelan
Brittney Griner gave supporters an address to which they can send Paul Whelan encouraging letters.
DECEMBER 24, 2022