The New York Times – Sports:
The U.S. basketball star, detained for more than eight months so far, is being transferred to an undisclosed prison in Russia, her lawyers said. The United States denounced the move.
Category: United States International Relations
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Brittney Griner’s Prison Term Is Upheld by Russian Court
The New York Times – Sports:
The W.N.B.A. athlete is facing nine years in a Russian prison on a drug charge. A prisoner swap may be her only path home.
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Biden to Meet With Families of Griner and Paul Whelan
The New York Times – Sports:
The fates of both Americans have been complicated by the deteriorating diplomatic relationship between the United States and Russia over President Vladimir V. Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.
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Brittney Griner Appeals Drug Conviction in Russia, Lawyer Says
The New York Times – Sports:
The appeal process could take months, but a senior Russian diplomat said that talks with the United States about a possible prisoner exchange were underway.
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Griner’s Sentence Renews Pressure on President Biden
The New York Times – Sports:
The basketball star’s supporters are pressing for action. But critics of any possible deal are already fuming.
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Brittney Griner’s Tearful WNBA Teammates Play On After Her Conviction
The New York Times – Sports:
Brittney Griner, the Phoenix Mercury star, was convicted on drug charges in Russia. Hours later, her teammates had a game. “Nobody even wanted to play today,” one said.
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Brittney Griner’s Guilty Verdict Strengthens Supporters’ Resolve
The New York Times – Sports:
The W.N.B.A. star was sentenced to nine years in a Russian penal colony, but her supporters insist they will do “whatever we can to get her home.”
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Brittney Griner Back in Russian Court as Lawyers Plead for Leniency
The New York Times – Sports:
The case is expected to end with a conviction in the middle of this month, her lawyers say.
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U.S. Offers to Swap Russian Arms Dealer, Viktor Bout, for Griner and Whelan
The New York Times – Sports:
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken said he would speak to his Russian counterpart for the first time in months about a “substantial proposal” to free the Americans.