Olympic gold medalist Brittney Griner arrives in San Antonio after 10 months in Russian custody

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Griner was transported to Brook Army Medical Center's reintegration center upon her arrival. SanAntonio SATX SanAntonioTX BrittneyGriner BrittneyIsFree Texas

. Following her arrival, she was transported to Brooke Army Medical Center’s reintegration facility, where she will receive any necessary medical treatment.that Griner also may undergo extensive mental health evaluations.

In February, Griner was arrested at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport after customs officials allegedly found vape canisters continuing cannabinoid oil in her luggage. In August, she pled guilty to the charges and was sentenced to nine years in a Russian penal colony. She spent 294 days in Russian custody, according to the daily.

The basketball star was released in a prisoner swap between the U.S. and Russia on Thursday, in which the Biden administration handed over notorious international arms dealer Viktor Bout. In a statement, Griner's family offered “sincere gratitude” to President Joe Biden and his administration for their efforts in bringing her home, according to the. It is unclear how long Griner will be in San Antonio before returning home to her family.

Source: Healthcare Press (healthcarepress.net)

 

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