Brittney Griner
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Center: 35%
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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news from Brittney Griner, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 489 stories have been published about Brittney Griner which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.
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9% Local Coverage62% National Coverage29% International Coverage
Media Bias Breakdown
How is the media covering Brittney Griner?Brittney Griner often is covered by Left and Center Media sources.
Left: 41%
Center: 35%
24%
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Europe · MoscowThe defence team of Brittney Griner, the U.S. basketball star jailed for nine years in Russia on drugs charges, has appealed against her conviction for narcotics possession and trafficking. Griner jailed for nine years in Russia on drugs charges. Griner was arrested at a Moscow airport on Feb. 17 after cannabis-infused vape cartridges were found in her luggage. She pleaded guilty to the charges but said she had made an "honest mistake." The US government says Griner was wrongfully detained. It has offered to exchange her for Viktor Bout, a Russian arms dealer serving a 25-year prison sentence in the United States.See the Story
Brittney Griner defence team appeals against Russian drugs conviction
54% Center coverage: 144 sources
Europe · WashingtonRussia says it is ready to discuss prisoner swaps with the U.S. through an existing diplomatic channel. Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said President Vladimir Putin and his U.K. counterpart Joe Biden had previously agreed on a diplomatic channel that should be used to discuss such matters. A Russian court sentenced basketball star Brittney Griner to nine years in prison for a drugs offence.See the Story
Russia says it is ready to discuss prisoner swap with U.S.
51% Center coverage: 110 sources
Europe · WashingtonFormer U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Bill Richardson is an outside adviser in Brittney Griner's case. Richardson: "My view is optimistic, I think she's gonna be free." He predicts prisoner swap involving Paul Whelan and Brittney Griner. Richardson dodged questions about whether educator Marc Fogel would also be included in swap talks. Griner was sentenced last week to nine years in a penal colony for drug possession and smuggling.See the Story
U.S. may do '2-for-2' prisoner swap to get Griner, Whelan out of Russia: Ex-ambassador
71% Center coverage: 35 sources
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US & CanadaWNBA star Brittney Griner has been convicted of drug possession and sentenced to nine years in prison. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the U.S. had made a "substantial proposal" aimed at securing the release of Griner and another jailed American, Paul Whelan.See the Story
EXPLAINER: What will it take to get Brittney Griner home?
83% Center coverage: 24 sources
Europe · ConnecticutPlayers from both teams met at midcourt and bowed their heads for 42 seconds. Connecticut Sun beat the Phoenix Mercury 77-64. Brittney Griner was convicted of drug possession and smuggling by Judge Anna Sotnikova. She was sentenced for nearly a decade in a politically charged case that could lead to a prisoner exchange.See the Story
Brittney Griner recognized with WNBA moment of silence
56% Center coverage: 18 sources
OlympicsBrittney Griner's defense team filed an appeal against the 9 1/2-year prison sentence she was given by a Russian court for smuggling drugs. Griner was arrested at Sheremetyevo International Airport in February for carrying vape cartridges with marijuana concentrate in her luggage. The Phoenix Mercury center was in the country because she plays for a Russian team during the WNBA offseason.See the Story
Brittney Griner's defense team files appeal of her 9.5-year prison sentence
45% Center coverage: 9 sources
Brittney GrinerBasketball player Brittney Griner was sentenced to nine years in a Russian prison. She was convicted of possessing and smuggling drugs after admitting to possessing cannabis oil. White House national security spokesman John Kirby said the US offer was "a serious proposal", but gave no details. US media reports suggest Washington is offering a prisoner swap involving a Russian arms trafficker.See the Story
US urges Russia to agree deal to free jailed Griner
60% Left coverage: 5 sources
US & Canada · WashingtonFormer Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI) criticized Vice President Kamala Harris for her double standard of justice on WNBA player Brittney Griner. Griner was sentenced to nine years in Russia for violating Russian drug laws after being caught in possession of cannabis vape cartridges.See the Story
Tulsi Gabbard blasts Kamala Harris' 'hypocrisy' for Brittney Griner response after marijuana lockups as AG
83% Right coverage: 6 sources
Europe · WashingtonRichardson has helped negotiate the release of journalist Danny Fenster who was held in Myanmar, and Trevor Reed, who was released from Russia earlier this year. The U.S. warned this year that the Kremlin may be specifically targeting Americans for arrest, potentially for the purpose of exchanging them for Russians held in American prisons.See the Story
Bill Richardson Upbeat About Prisoner Exchange
67% Center coverage: 3 sources
Brittney Griner · CaliforniaBrittney Griner was caught and arrested for bringing an illegal drug into Russia and now spends her days and nights in a Russian prison cell.She couldn’t stand to look at the American flag, or play basketball, if the national anthem was played before any of her games. Why? Because according to her, they are symbols of American racism. But she would dearly love it if those American officials would intervene on her behalf, and convince Russian off…See the Story
Dick Cesaroni | Griner in the Right Place
100% Right coverage: 1 sources
Brittney GrinerPALMETTO, FLORIDA - AUGUST 10: Brittney Griner #42 of the Phoenix Mercury walks hand and hand with wife Cherelle Watson after defeating the Dallas Wings at Feld Entertainment Center on August 10, 2020 in Palmetto, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)Brittney Griner remains in custody in Russia, as the WNBA star was sentenced to nine years in prison for drug smuggling. While the Griner situation has sparked debate back in the Unit…See the Story
Brittney Griner's Ex-Wife Made Opinion On Situation Very Clear
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
