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US marks four year anniversary of Paul Whelan detention in Russia

The former US marine is serving a 16-year sentence for alleged espionage, though his family maintains his innocence.

Al Jazeera · Dec 28, 2022

With Biden and US officials making deals, could other Texans detained abroad be home soon?

WASHINGTON — After the White House secured the release of WNBA star and Houston native Brittney Griner from Russian prison in early December — the U.S.’s second prisoner swap of the year with Russia — it committed to bringing home all other Americans wrongfully detained abroad.

Tribune News Service · Dec 28, 2022

US marks anniversary of Paul Whelan's detention in Russia

The Biden administration is marking the four-year anniversary of the detention in Russia of American businessman Paul Whelan

The Independent UK · Dec 28, 2022

Brittney Griner just spoke out for the first time since she was freed from Russian custody and says the last 10 months have been ‘a battle at every turn’

“From the bottom of my heart, thank you to everyone for your help,” she wrote.

Fortune · Dec 16, 2022

Brittney Griner expresses gratitude in first statement after release from Russian prison

One week after she arrived back in the United States following 10 months of imprisonment in Russia, WNBA star Brittney Griner expressed gratitude to all those who helped secure her release and provided their love and support during her ordeal.

Los Angeles Times · Dec 16, 2022

‘It feels so good to be home’ Brittney Griner speaks out for first time after dramatic prisoner swap

She plans on playing basketball again next season for the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury

Evening Standard · Dec 16, 2022

Brittney Griner says she will return to playing basketball

In first remarks since returning to the US, WNBA star thanks all who pushed for her release from Russian prison.

Al Jazeera · Dec 16, 2022

Brittney Griner says she'll play basketball in Arizona again

Brittney Griner said she’s “grateful” to be back in the United States and plans on playing basketball again next season for the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury

The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2022

Brittney Griner says she'll play in the upcoming WNBA season

In her first public statement since being freed from Russia, the two-time Olympic gold medalist says she'll play for her team, the Phoenix Mercury, when the season starts in May.

WEKU · Dec 16, 2022

Brittney Griner Issues First Statement Since Release

The WNBA star arrived back on U.S. soil late last week after a 10-month detention abroad.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 16, 2022