Dennis Rodman Says He's Headed To Russia To Seek Brittney Griner's Release
“I got permission to go to Russia to help that girl,” said the former NBA player. “I'm trying to go this week.
Brittney Griner's Defense Team Appeals Drug Conviction In Russia
The WNBA superstar has been sentenced to nine years in a Russian penal colony for drug possession. But a prisoner swap might mean she’s free much sooner.
Law Experts Explain What Could Be Next For Brittney Griner
On August 4, the WNBA star was sentenced to 9 years in a prison camp following a guilty verdict. ESSENCE received insight from lawyers about what the future may hold for her.
Who Is Brittney Griner? A Detailed Look At The WNBA Player's Life
On August 4, the basketball star was sentenced to 9 years in a Russian prison camp after being found guilty of drug charges.
Russian Court Finds Brittney Griner Guilty, Harsh Sentence Ruled
The Russian court says Griner committed the crime deliberately.
Brittney Griner Back In Russian Court As U.S. Negotiates Prisoner Swap
The Russian government reportedly frustrated the Biden administration by not immediately jumping to exchange Griner and another American detainee for convicted Russian arms dealer.
Brittney Griner Testifies She Was Asked To Sign Documents Without Understanding Them
The WNBA star described what happened at the Moscow airport on Feb. 17, the day she was arrested, and said she “takes responsibility” for accidentally bringing cannabis oil into Russia.
Brittney Griner Lawyers Hope For ‘Lenient’ Sentence After Medical Expert Testimony
Griner’s defense team brought in an expert who presented information on the use of medical cannabis by athletes. The WNBA star is expected to testify on Wednesday.
Devaluation Of Black Women’s Lives And Labor Almost Disappeared Brittney Griner
Scholar and founder of Diaspora Praxis, Dr. Nana Afua Yeboah explains how Brittney Griner’s story is an example of human rights violations against Black migrants during conflict and crisis.
Biden Signs Executive Order To Help Bring Home Hostages And Wrongfully Detained Americans
Amid rising pressure to bring home wrongfully detained Americans, including WNBA star Brittney Griner, Biden’s new order will impose sanctions and visa bans to punish captors.
Brittney Griner Pleads Guilty To Drug Charges In Russian Court
The WNBA star has been detained since February and could face up to 10 years in prison.
‘I’m Terrified I Might Be Here Forever’: Brittney Griner Pens Handwritten Letter To President Biden
“She doesn't say words like that lightly. That means she truly is terrified that she may never see us again. I share those same sentiments,” Griner’s wife, Cherelle, said.
Brittney Griner Makes First Appearance In Russian Court For Day 1 Of Ongoing Trial
The WNBA star is being charged with "large-scale transportation of drugs,” which carries a prison sentence of up to 10 years.
Brittney Griner's Wife Cherelle Calls Out U.S. Govt. Over Her 100 Days Imprisoned In Russia
With Brittney Griner now detained in Russia for over three months, her wife Cherelle is publicly calling for action to bring the WNBA star home: "You say she's top priority...I want to see it."
WNBA Star Brittney Griner's Detention In Russia Extended By One Month
The 31-year-old basketball player has been in custody for nearly three months after being detained at a Moscow airport when vape cartridges with cannabis were allegedly found in her luggage.
Brittney Griner's Wife Graduates From Law School As WNBA Star's Detention Is Extended
WNBA player Brittney Griner may spend another 30 days in detention as a judge denied her request for house arrest as she awaits trial in Russia.
Brittney Griner Declared ‘Wrongfully Detained,’ U.S. Will Negotiate Her Release
The Biden administration promises to “more aggressively” work to secure her release.