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4 months ago

Brittney Griner's wife Cherelle talks historic prison swap

Cherelle Griner endured what Paul Whelan's and Evan Gershkovich's families experienced when her wife, Brittney Griner, was released from Russia after being imprisoned for 10 months.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Brittney Griner's wife Cherelle talks historic prison swap
4 months ago

Brittney Griner's wife shares advice with families of newly released Americans

WNBA star Brittney Griner, who spent 10 months detained in Russia in 2022, is speaking out about the release of Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan.
4 months ago
Cherelle Griner appears on "Good Morning America," Aug. 2, 2024.
6 months ago

Brittney Griner opens up about time in Russian prison, responds to critics

The two-time Olympic gold medal-winning basketball player discusses surviving 10 months in a Russian prison from her book, "Coming Home," and her advocacy for pay equity in the WNBA.
6 months ago
VIDEO: Brittney Griner opens up about time in Russian prison, responds to critics
7 months ago

Brittney Griner details her time in a Russian prison

WNBA star Brittney Griner sits down with ABC News’ Robin Roberts to emotionally discuss her arrest, her harrowing time in prison, and the backlash she experienced returning home.
7 months ago
VIDEO: Brittney Griner details her time in a Russian prison
7 months ago

Brittney Griner details 10-month detainment in Russia

Griner detailed her time spent in Russian prison, saying she cut her dreadlocks because they started to freeze: “You’ve gotta do what you gotta do to survive.”
7 months ago
VIDEO: Brittney Griner details 10-month detainment in Russia
7 months ago

Brittney Griner reflects on 'mistake' that led to detention in Russia

WNBA star Brittney Griner opened up for the first time about her harrowing detention in Russia and the “mistake” that got her sentenced to nine years in prison.
7 months ago
Brittney Griner speaks with Robin Roberts during an interview with ABC News.
7 months ago

Brittney Griner discusses the moment she learned she was going home

The WNBA star shares in a sit-down interview with "GMA" co-anchor Robin Roberts what she felt after being detained in Russia for almost a year.
7 months ago
VIDEO: Brittney Griner discusses the moment she learned she was going home
7 months ago

'No one should be left behind': WNBA's Griner reflects on freedom from Russian prison

WNBA star Brittney Griner reflected on learning she was going to be released from Russian prison and voiced her support for bringing other Americans home.
7 months ago
Brittney Griner speaks with Robin Roberts during an interview with ABC News.
7 months ago

Brittney Griner talks first moments after arrest

In an exclusive interview, the WNBA star and activist discusses the terrifying moments when she was detained in a Russian airport after being found with cannabis oil in her luggage.
7 months ago
VIDEO: Brittney Griner talks first moments after arrest
7 months ago

Brittney Griner reflects on moment she was detained in Russia in '20/20' special

WNBA star Brittney Griner, who was opened up for the first time about her harrowing experience in a Russian prison in an exclusive interview that will air on “20/20."
7 months ago
Brittney Griner speaks with Robin Roberts during an interview with ABC News.
8 months ago

1st look at Brittney Griner's interview

The WNBA star who found herself imprisoned in Russia sits down for an exclusive interview in a "20/20" special.
8 months ago
VIDEO: 1st look at Brittney Griner's interview
8 months ago

Brittney Griner opens up about Russian detention in exclusive '20/20' special

WNBA star Brittney Griner shared her story for the first time about her harrowing months-long detention in Russia in an exclusive 20/20 special that will air on May 1.
8 months ago
Brittney Griner speaks with Robin Roberts during an interview with ABC News.
10 months ago

Brittney Griner's jersey retired

The WNBA star No. 42 was retired by Alma Mater Baylor University.
10 months ago
VIDEO: Brittney Griner's jersey retired
10 months ago

1st look at cover of Brittney Griner's book, 'Coming Home'

From being arrested in Russia to her eventual triumphant return to the WNBA, the athlete is sharing her journey for the first time in the new memoir.
10 months ago
VIDEO: 1st look at cover of Brittney Griner's book, 'Coming Home'
1 year ago

GMA goes 1-on-1 with WNBA stars, including Brittney Griner

ABC News' Mola Lenghi is in Las Vegas talking to the players set to play in the WNBA's All Star game, including Brittney Griner, who's making her first appearance since returning to the league.
1 year ago
VIDEO: GMA goes 1-on-1 with WNBA stars, including Brittney Griner
2 years ago

Brittney Griner and teammates harassed at airport

The WNBA is investigating the incident which occurred in Dallas.
2 years ago
VIDEO: Brittney Griner and teammates harassed at airport
2 years ago

Brittney Griner plays 1st regular season game since release

The Phoenix Mercury superstar received a huge ovation during her first game since being released from a Russian prison, scoring 27 points and making 10 rebounds against the Chicago Sky.
2 years ago
VIDEO: Brittney Griner plays 1st regular season game since release
2 years ago

Brittney Griner makes emotional, impressive return to the WNBA

Brittney Griner returned to her first official game in WNBA for the Phoenix Mercury after she spent nearly 10 months in Russian detainment.
2 years ago
VIDEO: Brittney Griner makes emotional, impressive return to the WNBA
2 years ago

Brittney Griner's return to WNBA court

The basketball star played in her first official game in 579 days after spending 10 months in a Russian Prison.
2 years ago
VIDEO: Brittney Griner's return to WNBA court
2 years ago

Brittney Griner returns to the WNBA

The Phoenix Mercury center played in her first competitive game since being held in a Russian jail on drug charges.
2 years ago
VIDEO: Brittney Griner returns to the WNBA
2 years ago

Brittney Griner says 'digging deep' is behind her return to the WNBA

ABC News contributor Christine Brennan discusses Brittney Griner’s first press conference following her 10-month detainment in a Russian prison.
2 years ago
VIDEO: Brittney Griner says 'digging deep' is behind her return to the WNBA
2 years ago

Brittney Griner speaks out about Russian detainment

The WNBA star opened up about her time behind bars in a Russian prison and her mission to help other Americans wrongly detained overseas, like Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan.
2 years ago
VIDEO: Brittney Griner speaks out about Russian detainment
2 years ago

Britney Griner opens up about Russian detainment

The WNBA star got emotional during a news conference about how she got through the ordeal behind Russian bars.
2 years ago
VIDEO: Britney Griner opens up about Russian detainment
2 years ago

Brittney Griner talks emotional return to Phoenix Mercury

In a press conference Thursday, the three-time WNBA Champion spoke about her path back to basketball after her release from Russia late last year.
2 years ago
In a press conference Thursday, the three-time WNBA Champion spoke about her path back to basketball after her release from Russia late last year.
2 years ago

Brittney Griner on what got her through her Russian imprisonment

WNBA star Brittney Griner said "digging deep" helped her get through her detainment at a Russian prison last year.
2 years ago
Basketball player Brittney Griner, of the Phoenix Mercury, speaks during a news conference at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, April 27, 2023.
2 years ago

Brittney Griner speaks out for 1st time since being released from Russian prison

Brittney Griner thanked her family and friends and credited her faith for surviving her time in custody on Friday in her first comments since being released from Russia.
2 years ago
Basketball player Brittney Griner stands with U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs Roger Carstens and her wife Cherelle after arriving in the U.S. following her release by Russia.
7 months ago

Britney Griner urges supporters to write to Paul Whelan

The WNBA star wrote a heartfelt open letter thanking fans for their support and urging them to write to Whelan, a former Marine left detained in Russia.
7 months ago
VIDEO: Britney Griner urges supporters to write to Paul Whelan
2 years ago

Brittney Griner pens thank you letter, urges supporters to write to Paul Whelan

Brittney Griner on Wednesday posted an open letter thanking fans for their support and urging them to write to Paul Whalen, an American detained in Russia.
2 years ago
At the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, on August 4, 2021, Brittney Griner of the United States reacts.
2 years ago

Brittney Griner breaks her silence

WNBA star Brittney Griner posted an emotional statement after being freed from prison in Russian and reuniting with her wife.
2 years ago
VIDEO: Brittney Griner breaks her silence
2 years ago

Brittney Griner's first statement since her release

Brittney Griner shared her first public statement since her release from captivity in Russia and thanked all those who helped her come home as she promised a return to basketball.
2 years ago
VIDEO: Brittney Griner's first statement since her release
2 years ago

Brittney Griner speaks out for 1st time since being released from Russia

In a post on Instagram, Griner said it felt good to be home and expressed gratitude to all who helped bring her back to the U.S.
2 years ago
VIDEO: Brittney Griner speaks out for 1st time since being released from Russia
2 years ago

Griner speaks out for first time since being released from Russian custody

ABC News' Alex Presha reports on WNBA star Brittney Griner's first public comments since being released from Russian prison, and on her plans to return to basketball.
2 years ago
VIDEO: Griner speaks out for first time since being released from Russian custody
2 years ago

Brittney Griner recuperating after return from Russia

The WNBA star has begun her recovery after returning to the U.S. following her detainment in Russia, officials said.
2 years ago
VIDEO: Brittney Griner recuperating after return from Russia
2 years ago

Diplomat who brought Griner home tells Paul Whelan: 'We haven't forgotten you'

Roger Carstens, U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs who helped secure Brittney Griner’s release, said he told Paul Whelan: "We haven't forgotten you."
2 years ago
U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs Roger Carstens appears on Good Morning America, Dec. 12, 2022.
2 years ago

Brittney Griner in military medical facility after returning to US from Russian prison

The WNBA star was reunited with her wife Cherrelle after she was released from a Russian penal colony as a result of a prisoner swap with Russian for arms dealer Viktor Bout.
2 years ago
VIDEO: Brittney Griner in military medical facility after returning to US from Russian prison
2 years ago

New details on Brittney Griner’s return to US after Russian prisoner swap

The WNBA star remains in a military medical facility in San Antonio, Texas, where she is receiving treatment after nearly 300 days in Russian prison.
2 years ago
VIDEO: New details on Brittney Griner’s return to US after Russian prisoner swap
2 years ago

Brittney Griner’s road to recovery

The WNBA star’s agent says Griner is “doing really well” in her first weekend home since being released from imprisonment in Russia. ABC News’ Andrew Dymburt has the new details.
2 years ago
VIDEO: Brittney Griner’s road to recovery
2 years ago

Special presidential envoy speaks out on Brittney Griner's release

Roger Carstens, the U.S. special presidential envoy for hostage affairs, helped secure WNBA star Brittney Griner’s release from Russia.
2 years ago
VIDEO: Special presidential envoy speaks out on Brittney Griner's release
2 years ago

Brittney Griner continues reintegration processes on US soil after prison swap

The Biden administration faced some criticism for Griner's release. U.S Marine Paul Whelan's brother David Whelan said, "I think all Americans should be happy that Brittney Griner is home."
2 years ago
VIDEO: Brittney Griner continues reintegration processes on US soil after prison swap
2 years ago

Griner 'in very good spirits' but US not doing 'backflips' over freeing arms dealer

Brittney Griner is doing well while recovering in Texas after being freed from Russia and returning to the U.S. last week, John Kirby said on "This Week"
2 years ago
Basketball player Brittney Griner stands with U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs Roger Carstens and her wife Cherelle after arriving in the U.S. following her release by Russia.
2 years ago

Nobody doing ‘backflips’ over Viktor Bout going free: John Kirby

ABC News’ Martha Raddatz interviews White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby on “This Week.”
2 years ago
VIDEO: 1-on-1 with NSC Coordinator John Kirby
2 years ago

US releases notorious arms dealer in prisoner swap for Brittney Griner

ABC News’ Martha Raddatz reports on the latest international headlines on “This Week.”
2 years ago
VIDEO: US releases notorious arms dealer in prisoner swap for Brittney Griner
2 years ago

Brittney Griner back in US and reunited with her wife

The WNBA star and her family are thanking everyone who facilitated her release from Russian detention after 10 months.
2 years ago
VIDEO: Brittney Griner back in US and reunited with her wife
2 years ago

Outpouring of support for WNBA superstar Brittney Griner

Brittney Griner is readjusting to a life of freedom in the U.S. following her release from a Russian prison.
2 years ago
VIDEO: Outpouring of support for WNBA superstar Brittney Griner
2 years ago

Brittney Griner back on US soil

The WNBA star has reunited with her wife after a prisoner swap as the White House faces backlash over release of the arms dealer.
2 years ago
VIDEO: Brittney Griner back on US soil
2 years ago

WNBA star Brittney Griner is back on US soil, reunites with wife

WNBA star Brittney Griner is back on U.S. soil and reunited with her wife after her 10-month ordeal as a Russian prisoner.
2 years ago
VIDEO: WNBA star Brittney Griner is back on US soil, reunites with wife
2 years ago

Sports columnist: WNBA will support Brittney Griner following release

ABC News contributor and sports columnist Christine Brennan reacts to Brittney Griner’s release and the significance of the WNBA’s ongoing support during the athlete’s time in a Russian prison.
2 years ago
VIDEO: Sports columnist: WNBA will support Brittney Griner following release
2 years ago

Senior CIA field operative gives insight on prisoner swap with Viktor Bout

ABC News contributor Darrell Blocker explains why Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout was on his radar during his time with the CIA and discusses the high-profile prisoner swap.
2 years ago
VIDEO: Senior CIA field operative gives insight on prisoner swap with Viktor Bout
2 years ago

How prisoner exchanges like Brittney Griner’s work

In order to secure Griner’s freedom, the White House had to return notorious arms dealer Viktor Bout to Russia— a move that has been criticized by some.
2 years ago
VIDEO: How prisoner exchanges like Brittney Griner’s work
2 years ago

New details on the deal that brought Brittney Griner home

Russia released the WNBA star from a Russian penal colony in exchange for arms dealer Viktor Bout.
2 years ago
VIDEO: New details on the deal that brought Brittney Griner home