‘I Felt Less Than Human’: Brittney Griner Shares Harsh Conditions, Thoughts Of Suicide During Imprisonment In Russia

Essence Magazine:

(Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) By Melissa Noel ·Updated May 3, 2024

Brittney Griner, the WNBA star imprisoned in Russia two years ago over cannabis possession, detailed the harsh prison conditions she endured during her ten months in captivity in a new interview that aired on Wednesday. 

“I felt less than human,” Griner, who plays for the Phoenix Mercury, told ABC News’ Robin Roberts about the experience, which she said made her consider

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