CNN's Brianna Keilar and journalist Cari Champion discuss the media's coverage of and public opinion toward Brittney Griner's detention and trial in Russia. #CNN #News
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State Dept. relays message from Brittney Griner amid Russian trial | USA TODAY
The US State Department was asked about Brittney Griner and the letter she sent President Joe Biden pleading for help. RELATED: Two witnesses testify in […]
Continue readingBrittney Griner’s wife: Actions to bring her home don’t match the rhetoric
Cherelle Griner, the wife of American WNBA star Brittney Griner, told CNN's Abby Phillip she wants US officials to do whatever they have to do […]
Continue readingTwo witnesses testify in WNBA star Brittney Griner’s trial in Russia | USA TODAY
Two custom officials testified in Brittney Griner’s trial after she was detained at an airport for having cannabis oil. She’s facing 10 years in jail. […]
Continue readingBrittney Griner seen in court for first time in months, trial date set | USA TODAY
The Phoenix Mercury star was also ordered to remain in custody for the duration of her trial and could face 10 years in prison if […]
Continue reading‘We with BG, man’: High-profile NBA stars ramp up pressure to bring Brittney Griner home
CNN’s Brian Todd reports on the high-profile NBA and WNBA stars who are dialing up pressure on the Biden administration to do more to bring […]
Continue readingBrittney Griner release should be done strategically, law experts say | USA TODAY
With Russia’s record on human rights, law experts say campaigning quietly for Brittney Griner’s release is the best strategy to bring her back to the […]
Continue reading‘No higher priority’: US ambassador pledges safe return of Russian-held Americans
US Ambassador to Russia John Sullivan talks to CNN's Alisyn Camerota about securing the release of other Americans wrongfully detained in Russia following Trevor Reed's […]
Continue reading‘Brittney Griner is an icon’ – Journalist weighs in on WNBA star being jailed in Russia
Sports journalist Tamryn Spruill talks to CNN's Jake Tapper about her petition to secure the release of American WNBA player Brittney Griner after Russian authorities […]
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