Russia says it’s ready to talk swapping Brittney Griner for another prisoner
There may be some hope for Houston native Brittney Griner after Russia says it's ready to discuss prisoner swaps with the U.S. Government after the WNBA star was found guilty of drug charges and sentenced to nine years in prison.
Was Brittney Griner's 9-year prison sentence in Russia too harsh?
Houston Native and WNBA star Brittney Griner was sentenced to spend nine years in a Russian prison on drug possession charges, now some of her supporters are making the case that her punishment was too harsh. We asked our legal analyst and defense attorney Charles Adams to get some answers.
WNBA's Brittney Griner sentenced to 9 years in Russian prison on drug charges
Brittney Griner reacted with little emotion. Meanwhile, U.S. President Joe Biden denounced the verdict and sentence as “unacceptable.”
Russian prosecutors seek 9 1/2-year sentence for Griner
Russian prosecutors asked a court outside Moscow to sentence American basketball star Brittney Griner to 9 1/2 years in prison as closing arguments in her cannabis possession trial were made Thursday.
Brittney Griner back in Russian court on cannabis charge
Brittney Griner was back in court on Tuesday for her trial for cannabis possession amid U.S. diplomatic efforts to secure her release.
Brittney Griner's trial in Russia: Houston expert weighs in on International exchange talks
The latest moves between the Russian government and the White House could possibly set a new standard in international prisoner exchanges, according to a Houston-based expert.
Professor breaks down Brittney Griner’s ongoing trial
While the Houston native is still on trial, a local expert shared insight into the process and the deal in the works to bring her home.
In rare contact, US offers Russia deal for WNBA star Brittney Griner
The statement marked the first time the U.S. government has publicly revealed any concrete action it has taken to secure the release of Griner, who was arrested on drug-related charges at a Moscow airport in February and testified Wednesday at her trial.
US basketball star Brittney Griner testifies that poor translation led to her arrest in Russia
Brittney Griner acknowledged in court that she had vape cartridges containing cannabis oil in her luggage when she arrived in Russia but contends she had no criminal intent and packed the cartridges inadvertently.
Brittney Griner: Character witnesses testify in support of jailed WNBA star
Brittney Griner was arrested in February at the Russian capital’s Sheremetyevo Airport when customs officials said they found vape canisters with cannabis oil in her luggage. She has been jailed since then, facing up to 10 years in prison if convicted.
WNBA’s Griner heads back to Russian court after guilty plea
WNBA star Brittney Griner is back in a Russian court Thursday to resume a trial after she pleaded guilty to drug possession charges last week.
WNBA star, Houston native Brittney Griner pleads guilty to drug possession in Russia
Griner told the court while she did carry vape cartridges with cannabis oil, her actions were unintentional as she was quickly packing to leave. She could be sentenced to 10 years in prison.
FOX Faceoff: The case of WNBA star, Houston native Brittney Griner
Charles ‘Big Angry’ Adams and Quanell X discuss/debate the case of WNBA star and Houston native, Brittney Griner after pleading guilty to drug charges in Russia.
Phone call between Brittney Griner and wife rescheduled after 'unfortunate mistake'
The White House says a phone call between jailed WNBA star Brittney Griner and her wife has been rescheduled after an earlier attempt to connect on the couple’s anniversary failed because of an “unfortunate mistake."
Vigil tonight calling for release of Brittney Griner, WNBA star detained in Russia for more than 100 days
A vigil calling for Brittney Griner's release from Russian detainment is set for Monday at 6 p.m. outside Toyota Center in downtown Houston, where Griner is from.
Celtics add their voices to those asking for Griner's return
Some members of the Boston Celtics are using their platform at the NBA’s title series to add their voices to the chorus of those demanding WNBA star Brittney Griner be allowed to come home.
Brittney Griner's pre-trial detention in Russia extended by 1 month, lawyer says
Griner, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, was detained at the Moscow airport after vape cartridges containing oil derived from cannabis were allegedly found in her luggage, which could carry a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison.
Brittney Griner Arrest: Houston native, WNBA star in Russia could be 'bargaining chip' political analyst says
Houston native, Olympic gold medalist, and WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner, 31, was arrested in Russia on a drug charge in early February. We spoke with a political analyst about the timing of her arrest and how the tensions between the U.S. and Russia could play a role moving forward.
Brittney Griner Arrest: Houston native, WNBA star in Russia could be 'bargaining chip' political analyst says
Houston native, Olympic gold medalist, and WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner, 31, was arrested in Russia on a drug charge in early February. We spoke with a political analyst about the timing of her arrest and how the tensions between the U.S. and Russia could play a role moving forward.
Brittney Griner Arrest: Houston native, WNBA star in Russia could be 'bargaining chip' political analyst says
Houston native, Olympic gold medalist, and WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner, 31, was arrested in Russia on a drug charge in early February. We spoke with a political analyst about the timing of her arrest and how the tensions between the U.S. and Russia could play a role moving forward.