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The Latest Breaking News from Brittney Griner

Madeleine Albright, first female US secretary of state, dies at 84 – as it happened

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‘My team said it was no big deal’: US basketballers on life in Ukraine and Russia

Scores of American players make their livings in Russia and Ukraine. But the war forced them to make tough decisions about their futures

The Guardian - US

Former Lakers forward Stanislav Medvedenko staying in Ukraine

The legendary Ukrainian basketball player Stanislav Medvedenko stayed in Ukraine. At present, he is helping to defend the capital from crimes. "Of course, there was an opportunity to go abroad but I don't think you need to go anywhere. At this time, ...

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U.S. ambassador demanded Moscow follow international law in meeting with Russian government

The U.S. State Department on Monday confirmed a meeting between U.S. Ambassador John Sullivan and the Russian government, during which Sullivan demanded that Moscow follow international law and allow consular access to all U.S. citizens detained in Russia.

Reuters

LZ Granderson: ‘Don’t say gay’ is a Putin regime creation. Brittney Griner is its prisoner

On Feb. 11, a St. Petersburg court sidelined a lawsuit filed by Russia’s Justice of Ministry. The government wanted to shut down the Russian LGBT Network, one of the country’s most powerful queer rights organizations, for allegedly spreading “LGBT views.”

Los Angeles Times

Russia wants to use Brittney Griner as ‘negotiating chip’, says Democrat

Tim Kaine believes basketball star’s detention is to make her ‘part of this chess game’

The Guardian - US

U.S. State Dept. Demanding Russia Provide Access To Detained WNBA Star Britney Griner

U.S. State Department officials say they have not had access to Brittney Griner since she was arrested at the airport in Moscow on Feb. 17 for allegedly having cannabis oil in her suitcase.

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State Department demands to be able to see Brittney Griner in Russian jail

Ms Griner has been detained in Russia since mid-February on drug smuggling charges

The Independent UK

US demands Russia allow access to detained Brittney Griner

The United States has demanded consular access to WNBA star Brittney Griner, who is faring well behind bars in Russia, according to a member of a Russian state-backed prison monitoring group

The Independent UK

U.S. officials say Russian authorities won't let them see detained WNBA star Brittney Griner

"We have repeatedly asked for consular access to these detainees and have consistently been denied access," State Department says.

Axios

Report: U.S. State Department Requests Russia to Provide Consular Access to Brittney Griner

Consular officials have reportedly not had access to the basketball star.

Sports Illustrated

Brittney Griner’s family say she’s ‘OK’ but not ‘good’ as WNBA pushes ‘privately’ for her release from Russia

State Department say US consular officials yet to see basketball star in prison

The Independent UK

Moscow Court Extends Brittney Griner's Russia Detention To May 19, Reports Tass

At least there's news although it's not particularly positive. A Moscow court has extended the arrest of WNBA star Brittney Griner until May 19, according to the Russian state news agency Tass.

Benzinga

Report: Brittney Griner’s Detention in Russia Extended to May 19

The Mercury center has been held since February.

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The Guardian - US

US basketball star Brittney Griner’s detention in Russia extended until May

Brittney Griner’s detention in Russia for the possession of vape cartridges containing hashish oil has been extended until 19 May

Chicago Sun-Times

Brittney Griner’s detention extended until May 19 by Russian court

Griner was detained at a Moscow airport in February after Russian authorities said a search of her luggage revealed vape cartridges.

The Independent UK

Report: Russian court extends Griner's arrest until May 19

Russian state news agency Tass says a Moscow court announced it has extended the arrest of WNBA star Brittney Griner until May 19

Axios

Report: Russian court extends Brittney Griner's detention until May

U.S. Rep. Colin Allred said Griner was arrested on Feb. 17.

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The Independent UK

Brittney Griner: Russia extends arrest of US basketballer for months

Two-time gold medalist, currently reading Russian novelist FM Dostoevsky and a biography of the Rolling Stones, will be in pre-trial detainment until at least 19 May

Tribune News Service

Hillary Clinton tweets ‘Free Brittney’ for Brittney Griner

It’s unlikely the “Free Brittney” campaign being pushed by Hillary Clinton will go viral in Russia, but a former presidential candidate can dream.

Sports Illustrated

Former U.S. Ambassador Says Brittney Griner’s Arrest Sounds Like Hostage Situation

Griner was arrested in mid-February at a Moscow airport.

The Independent UK

Journalist calls WNBA star Brittney Griner’s arrest ‘the most audacious hostage taking by a state imaginable’

The American was arrested at an airport near Moscow nearly a month ago and faces up to 10 years in prison there

The Guardian - UK

Russia detained US basketball star Brittney Griner more than a month ago. Why have we heard so little about her?

It’s unclear if the arrest of the Olympic champion was politically motivated. But the case also speaks volumes about the treatment of female athletes in the US

The Independent UK

Texas lawmaker says Russia’s arrest of WNBA star Brittney Griner was ‘targeted and purposeful’

‘I’m obviously concerned and believe the actions of the [Russian] Federal Customs officers was unnecessary’

The Independent UK

Texas congresswoman believes Russian arrest of WNBA star Brittney Griner was ‘targeted and purposeful’

Two-time Olympic medalist has been in custody nearly one month as officials and family seek her release

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