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Brittney Griner faces bleak life in Russian penal colony

Tedious manual work, poor hygiene and lack of access to medical care - such are the conditions awaiting U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner in a Russian penal colony after she lost her appeal last week against a nine-year drug sentence.

Reuters

Warning over type of loan that can double your debt

Lawyers say some sellers are using unscrupulous practices

Wales Online

US hostage negotiator to seek basketball star's release

WASHINGTON: The families of US basketball star Brittney Griner and former Marine Paul Whelan have asked veteran hostage negotiator Bill Richardson to seek their release from Russia, his office said Monday.

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New twist in RTE the Two Johnnies catfish saga as band say she attends their gigs

David revealed to Extra.ie that he found out through messages, he said: “'I got more text messages about the GAA thing than I did about my own song,'

Irish Mirror

WNBA star Griner pleads guilty to drug possession in Russian courtroom

American basketball star Brittney Griner pleaded guilty Thursday to drug possession charges on the second day of her trial in a Russian court in a case that could see her sentenced to up to 10 years in prison.

France 24

Defamation expert's warning over social media posts and comments after 'Wagatha Christie' trial

A solicitor explains how posting certain things online could land you in legal trouble

Daily Record

Warning given to all social media users after 'Wagatha Christie' defamation case

A legal expert explains how social media users can avoid getting sued for what they post online

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Warning over social media posts and comments after defamation case

A legal expert has explained how to avoid getting sued for what you post online

Wales Online

A prison cell, blood and 'zombies': Trevor Reed describes detention in Russia

Former U.S. Marine Trevor Reed described his experience in a Russian psychiatric facility in an interview broadcast on Friday, detailing squalid conditions amid severely mentally ill inmates.

Reuters

Trevor Reed’s release puts spotlight on other Americans in Russian jail

For Paul Whelan and Brittney Griner, the ex-marine’s release brings mixed emotions: it shows that deals are possible, but also the regret that they were excluded

The Guardian - US

Family of Paul Whelan has questions after he is left out of prisoner swap: 'Hope dims'

WASHINGTON — The family of Michigan's Paul Whelan expressed happiness Wednesday at Russia's release of another former Marine, Trevor Reed, while appearing frustrated that the U.S. left their brother and son out of the prisoner swap.

Tribune News Service

Whelan family has questions after Russia releases Reed

WASHINGTON — The family of Michigan's Paul Whelan expressed happiness Wednesday at Russia's release of another former Marine, Trevor Reed, while appearing frustrated the U.S. government has allowed their brother and son to remain in custody there for more than three years.

Tribune News Service

Ukraine conflict adds new urgency to get Paul Whelan released from Russia

WASHINGTON — The escalating tensions between the United States and Russia over Ukraine are worrying supporters of Michigan's Paul Whelan, who fear the standoff will set back diplomatic efforts to secure his release after more than three years in Russian custody.

Tribune News Service

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