The Texas basketball star was first detained in February and was recently moved to a Russian penal colony. BrittneyGriner Russia JoeBiden VictorBout Texas WNBATwitter
Griner was arrested in a Moscow airport in February after airport officials discovered vape canisters and cannabis oil in her luggage.
“She’s relieved to finally be heading home, and the fact remains that she’s lost months of her life, experienced needless trauma,” he said. “She endured mistreatment and a show trial in Russia with characteristic grit and incredible dignity.” Her release was negotiated in exchange for the release of Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, nicknamed “the Merchant of Death,”Griner’s wife, Cherelle, appeared at the press conference alongside Biden to announce the release.
Notably, the prisoner swap did not include retired U.S. Marine Paul Whelan, who has been in Russian custody for nearly four years on espionage charges that U.S. officials also claim are false.
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