Brittney Griner sat down with ABC's Robin Roberts on May 1 during a primetime special, 20/20: Prisoner of Russia. The conversation comes amid her return to basketball and her new memoir, Coming Home, to be released on May 7.

It’s been over two years since Brittney Griner was freed from a Russian prison, and she is finally ready to talk about her experience. Ahead of her Coming Home book release on May 7, the WNBA star sat down with Good Morning America‘s Robin Roberts for an interview that will air as a 20/20 special […]

You kind of have to wonder if she'll be getting her own episode of 'Locked Up Abroad' at some point. Just sayin'. The post Brittney Griner Vows To Fight For Americans Detained Overseas appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.

Earlier this month, Russian officials finally released Griner to the U.S. in a prisoner swap for convicted arms dealer Viktor Bout.  The post Brittney Griner And Her Wife Cherelle Griner Are Focused On Living A Normal Life appeared first on NewsOne.

Brittney Griner made her return to the court for a light workout session over the weekend, but it's unclear if she'll return to the WNBA after her strenuous time in Russian detainment. The post Will Brittney Griner Play In The WNBA Next Season? appeared first on NewsOne.

Earlier today, CBS News broke the story that Brittney Griner would be released from a Russian Detention Center after the United States and Russia agreed to a prisoner swap. Footage of the moment shot by Russian Media Outlet TASS has now surfaced online as Brittney Griner and Viktor Bout crossed paths on a UAE Airport […] The post Footage Surfaces Of The Brittney Griner, Viktor Bout Prisoner Exchange [VIDEO] appeared first on 92 Q.

Cherelle Griner is happy Brittney is coming home but says she’s still committed to aiding in the release of Paul Whelan. The post Brittney Griner’s Wife Cherelle Speaks Out Amid Debate About Paul Whelan’s Release appeared first on NewsOne.

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WNBA star Brittney Griner has been released from a Russian prison in a one on one swap with Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout

Historically, Russian courts rarely overturn a verdict, but they did opt to recalculate her time served. Taking Griner's pre-trial detainment into account, her overall sentence was slightly decreased to about eight years.

Brittney Griner could be transferred to another facility after her upcoming appeal hearing, which is scheduled for Oct 25. The post When Will Brittney Griner Be Released? US Diplomat Is ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ appeared first on NewsOne.

In order to earn extra money, some WNBA stars are still opting to play overseas to make up for their modest salaries on American soil, despite fears surrounding Brittney Griner's case. The post After Brittney Griner, Some WNBA Players ‘Will Never Go Back’ To Russia, Agents And Players Say appeared first on NewsOne.

Dennis Rodman's plans to travel to Russia to help free Brittney Griner are being discouraged by the Biden Administration. The post Dennis Rodman’s Russia Trip Will Likely ‘Hinder’ Brittney Griner Release Negotiations, Biden Admin Says appeared first on NewsOne.