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Putin, secret talks and the 'Merchant of Death': US basketball star Brittney Griner's long road to freedom from a Russian penal colony

The young basketball star became embroiled in a tussle between the United States and Vladimir Putin right at the moment the Russian strongman was isolated and increasingly desperate for leverage.

ABC News · Dec 8, 2022

Brittney Griner's release celebrated by basketball world

Brittney Griner’s loved ones and extended basketball family were ecstatic when news broke about her release from a Russian prison and that she was on her way back to the United States

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2022

Harry Dunn: a family’s three year legal battle to convict Anne Sacoolas

The mother of motorcyclist Harry Dunn broke down in court as her teenage son’s killer avoided jail after a three-year fight for justice. US citizen Anne Sacoolas, 45, declined to come to the Old Bailey in person on Thursday when she was handed eight months in prison suspended for 12…

Evening Standard · Dec 8, 2022

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Heather Mack denied bond in Chicago federal case stemming from mother’s 2014 slaying in Bali as judge finds ‘plenty of reason’ to consider her a danger

CHICAGO — Chicago native Heather Mack has been behind bars since the day her mother’s bludgeoned body was discovered nearly 8 1/2 years ago, stuffed in a suitcase in the Bali resort where they’d been vacationing.

Chicago Tribune · Dec 8, 2022

Viktor Bout: the ‘Lord of War’ at centre of Brittney Griner prisoner swap

Moscow has never forgotten the notorious arms dealer, who reportedly keeps a photo of Vladimir Putin in his US cell

The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2022

Jailed Nobel laureate Bialiatski barred from sending speech

Imprisoned Belarusian human rights campaigner Ales Bialiatski, who shared the Nobel Peace Prize with rights groups in Russia and Ukraine, hasn’t been allowed by Belarus authorities to hand over his speech for the award ceremony

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2022

Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout: The ‘Merchant of Death’ swapped for Brittney Griner

Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, swapped Thursday for WNBA star Brittney Griner, is widely known abroad as the “Merchant of Death” who fueled some of the world’s worst conflicts.

France 24 · Dec 8, 2022

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Campaign ends with promise ‘properly complete’ for Harry Dunn’s mother

Anne Sacoolas was sentenced at the Old Bailey to eight months in prison, suspended for 12 months.

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2022

Donald Trump Jr launches frenzied attack on Biden over Brittney Griner release

Don Jr was upset about the Brittney Griner prisoner swap for Viktor Bout

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2022

Alex Maskey and his wife’s jail break convictions quashed

"This outcome doesn’t change the severe beating I received when I was captured and brought back into the prison"

Belfast Live · Dec 8, 2022

Harry Dunn's mother breaks down as killer avoids jail

Anne Sacoolas was given an eight-month prison sentence suspended for a year and was disqualified from driving for 12 months

Wales Online · Dec 8, 2022

WNBA star Brittney Griner is headed to Texas medical facility upon release

WNBA star Brittney Griner is headed to a medical facility in San Antonio following her release Thursday from a Russian prison in a dramatic, high-level prisoner swap, according to CNBC.

Tribune News Service · Dec 8, 2022

Why is US Marine Paul Whelan detained in Russia?

Canada-born businessman convicted on dubious espionage charges by Moscow court following 2018 arrest and sentenced to 16 years in prison

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2022

'Merchant of Death' arms dealer now part of a deal himself

Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, swapped for WNBA star Brittney Griner, is widely known outside the country as the “Merchant of Death” who fueled some of the world’s worst conflicts

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2022

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Sports Illustrated · Dec 8, 2022

SI:AM | Brittney Griner Is Coming Home

She has been released as part of a prisoner swap with Russia.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 8, 2022

Former Mozambique president's son jailed over 'hidden debt'

The son of a former president of Mozambique has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after being found guilty, along with 10 other people, on charges related to a corruption scandal in which the government concealed large debts, crashing the country's economy.

Daily Record · Dec 8, 2022

Prison officer fell pregnant after secret year-long affair with inmate

Corinne Redhead was caught out when officials found the inmate's name on the baby's birth certificate.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 8, 2022

Paul Whelan’s Family Issues Statement After Griner’s Release

The former Marine remains imprisoned in Russia after Thursday’s deal to release the WNBA star.

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The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2022

Most convicted terrorists radicalised online, finds MoJ-backed study

Development of technology and tactics of groups like Islamic State have led to rise in online extremism

Reuters · Dec 8, 2022

Peru's Castillo detained in same jail as ex-leader Fujimori, source says

Ousted Peruvian leader Pedro Castillo has been detained in a police prison in Lima where another former president, Alberto Fujimori, is also being held, a judicial source told Reuters on Thursday.

The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2022

US Marine Paul Whelan reacts to being left out of Brittney Griner prisoner swap in interview from Russian cell

US Marine tells CNN in new interview: ‘I don’t understand why I’m still sitting here’

Daily Mirror · Dec 8, 2022

'I'm in love with my prison pen pal - we've never met but I know he's the one'

A woman has opened up about falling deeply in love with her prison pen pal. She hopes to peruse a romantic relationship with him as soon as he is a free man

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 8, 2022

Brittney Griner is coming home after after prisoner swap with Russia. Here’s everything we know so far

Brittney Griner is coming home.

ABC News · Dec 8, 2022

Brittney Griner released in US-Russia prisoner swap for arms dealer Viktor Bout

Russia has freed WNBA star Brittney Griner in a dramatic high-level prisoner exchange, with the US releasing notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, American officials say.

The Texas Tribune · Dec 8, 2022

Houston native Brittney Griner, a WNBA star, released from Russian custody in prisoner swap

The Texas basketball star was first detained in February and was recently moved to a Russian penal colony before her release Thursday.

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