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Griner contemplated suicide during Russian prison ordeal

Brittney Griner, a WNBA player, was detained at a Moscow airport for carrying less than 1 gram of cannabis oil in vape cartridges while trying to rejoin a Russian basketball team.
Griner admitted contemplating suicide during her nine-month jail stay in Russia. She faced charges for possession of hashish oil in vape cartridges but claimed she packed them accidentally.
The conditions in jail left Griner feeling dehumanized, with no basic necessities like soap or toilet paper, as she detailed on ABC's 20/20 news show.

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Brittney Griner recalls harsh 10-month Russian detention: ‘My life is over right here’ - National

Brittney Griner was arrested in 2022 after Russian officials said they found a vape cartridge of hashish oil in her luggage at Moscow's airport.

11 days ago·Toronto, Canada

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The Straits Times

Brittney Griner contemplated suicide during Russian prison ordeal

Griner was sentenced to nine years in prison on drug charges before being released in a prisoner swop. Read more at straitstimes.com.

10 days ago·Singapore

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Arab News

Griner contemplated suicide during Russian prison ordeal

WNBA superstar Brittney Griner has revealed she contemplated suicide during her nine-month ordeal in a Russian jail that left her feeling “less than a human.”

10 days ago·Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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The Spun

Brittney Griner Shares Heartbreaking Admission About Time In Russian Prison

US' Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) basketball player Brittney Griner, who was detained at Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport and later charged with illegal possession of cannabis, arrives to a hearing at the Khimki Court, outside Moscow on August 4, 2022. - Lawyers for US basketball star Brittney Griner, who is standing trial in Russia on drug charges, said on July 26, 2022 they hoped she would receive a "lenient" sentence. (Photo by …

11 days ago·Los Angeles, United States

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Hollywood Life

Brittney Griner Reveals She Was Suicidal in Russian Prison: ‘I Felt Less Than Human’

The WNBA player opened up about the many feelings she went through in the Russian penal colony in the preview for her upcoming '20/20' interview.

11 days ago·Los Angeles, United States

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abc 6 Philadelphia

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

WNBA star Brittney Griner, who was detained in Russia shared her story for the first time in an interview that will air May 1 on "20/20."

11 days ago·Philadelphia, United States

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Griner contemplated suicide during Russian prison ordeal

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Brittney Griner recalls harsh 10-month Russian detention: ‘My life is over right here’ - National

Brittney Griner recalls harsh 10-month Russian detention: ‘My life is over right here’ - National

Brittney Griner contemplated suicide during Russian prison ordeal

Brittney Griner contemplated suicide during Russian prison ordeal

Griner contemplated suicide during Russian prison ordeal

Griner contemplated suicide during Russian prison ordeal

Brittney Griner Shares Heartbreaking Admission About Time In Russian Prison

Brittney Griner Shares Heartbreaking Admission About Time In Russian Prison

Brittney Griner Reveals She Was Suicidal in Russian Prison: ‘I Felt Less Than Human’

Brittney Griner Reveals She Was Suicidal in Russian Prison: ‘I Felt Less Than Human’

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

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

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