Brittney Griner

Brittney Griner Case: Biden Administration Offers to Exchange Russian Arms Trafficker for WNBA Star

The Biden Administration has reportedly offered Russia a deal to trade Russian arms trafficker Viktor Bout for WNBA star Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan, according to CNN. Find out more below.

July 27, 2022

Brittney Griner Testifies in Russian Court Amid Ongoing Trial

Nearly three weeks after Brittney Griner entered a guilty plea in her drug smuggling case, the WNBA star shared her testimony amid an ongoing trial in a Russian court.

July 27, 2022

Brittney Griner Sends Message to Wife Cherelle Amid Trial in Russia

As Brittney Griner returned to court in Russia, the WNBA star delivered a message to her wife Cherelle Griner in the United States.

July 26, 2022

How Steph Curry, Megan Rapinoe and More Athletes Showed Support for Brittney Griner at 2022 ESPYS

WNBA players Nneka Ogwumike and Skylar Diggins-Smith also spoke out during the 2022 ESPYS as Brittney Griner remained detained in Russia.

July 21, 2022

Brittney Griner's Lawyers Tell Russian Court She Was Prescribed Medical Marijuana

After she pleaded guilty to drug charges in Russia, Brittney Griner's defense team told the court that the WNBA player has a marijuana prescription from a doctor.

July 15, 2022

Brittney Griner Pleads Guilty to Drug Charges During Russian Court Appearance

WNBA star Brittney Griner entered a guilty plea in her drug smuggling case in Russia and faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted.

July 7, 2022

Brittney Griner’s Wife Cherelle Fears She’ll “Never” See the WNBA Star Again Amid Imprisonment

After WNBA star Brittney Griner—who has been in prison in Russia since February—wrote a heartbreaking letter to President Biden that was received on July 4, her wife Cherelle Griner is speaking out.

July 5, 2022

"Terrified" Brittney Griner Pens Open Letter to President Joe Biden From Russian Prison

WNBA star Brittney Griner, who has been imprisoned in Russia since February, wrote a letter to President Joe Biden. Read why the athlete is "terrified I might be here forever."

July 4, 2022

How Brittney Griner's Wife Cherelle Is Tirelessly Supporting Her Through Her Legal Ordeal in Russia

No one is more worried about WNBA star Brittney Griner, who's on trial in Russia on drug charges after being detained since February, than her wife Cherelle Griner.

July 2, 2022

Brittney Griner Trial: Inside the WNBA Star's First Court Hearing in Russia

WNBA star Brittney Griner is standing trial over drug charges in Russia and faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted. Get the latest updates on her case.

July 1, 2022

WNBA Star Brittney Griner's Pre-Trial Detention in Russia Extended by a Month

Brittney Griner's attorney gave an update about her pre-trial detainment in Moscow following her February arrest. Find out what’s next for the WNBA star, who was photographed at a court hearing.

May 13, 2022

U.S Officials Says WNBA Star Brittney Griner Is In "Good Condition" Amid Russian Imprisonment

Brittney Griner was arrested on suspicion of drug smuggling at an airport near Moscow in February. Now, the U.S. government is sharing the latest updates on her detainment by Russian authorities.

March 23, 2022

Brittney Griner's Wife Cherelle Speaks Out After WNBA Star's Arrest in Russia

After Russian authorities announced that WNBA star Brittney Griner was detained on drug charges in the country, her wife Cherelle took to Instagram to share a personal message.

March 6, 2022

WNBA Star Brittney Griner Arrested in Russia on Drug Charges

WNBA Star Brittney Griner has been detained at an airport near Moscow on suspicion of drug smuggling, as Russia's war on Ukraine escalates tension with the United States.

March 5, 2022