Russia freed WNBA star Brittney Griner on Thursday in a dramatic prisoner exchange, as the U.S. released notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout but failed to win freedom for another American, Paul Whelan, who has been jailed for nearly four years. KTLA's John Fenoglio reports on Dec. 8, 2022. Details: https://ktla.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/russia-frees-brittney-griner-in-prisoner-swap-us-officials-say/ Get Los Angeles breaking news, entertainment, weather, traffic and sports from L.A.'s Very Own, KTLA 5 News. Keeping Southern Californians informed since 1947. Online: https://ktla.com/