Brittney Griner lands in the US: What to know about WNBA star's release from Russia

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For the first time in nearly a year, two-time Olympic gold medalist and WNBA star Britney Griner is back in the U.S.A. WNBA

Drug laws in Russia are"draconian" compared to those in the U.S. The penalty for smuggling carried a 10-year maximum sentence, and the prosecution asked for 9.5 years; aSince her arrest, the most likely path for Griner's return was always via a prisoner swap with Russia.

Blagovolina said the last few weeks have been stressful for Griner, exacerbated by her transfer to a penal colony last month in Mordova – a remote part of Russia. Griner battled and recovered from the flu recently, Blagovolina said.

 

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WNBA NO ONE CARES ABOUT THAT DUDE! We only care about our MARINE stranded over there. But, it's not the first time Biden has left a Marine behind! Where's the outrage, WJCTNews (Melissa is a coward for blocking those who don't conform to her beliefs). NEWSMAX

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