Brittney Griner lands in U.S. after prisoner swap with Russia
Published Date: 12/9/2022
Source: axios.com

Brittney Griner touched down at a Texas military base early Friday after nearly 10 months behind bars in Russia.

The big picture: The basketball star was exchanged for convicted Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout in the United Arab Emirates.


  • She's likely headed to a nearby Army hospital after deplaning at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.

Catch up quick: Griner was arrested in February after Russian authorities said they found a vape cartridge with hashish oil in her luggage.

What they're saying: "So happy to have Brittney back on U.S. soil. Welcome home BG!" tweeted Roger Carstens, the special presidential envoy for hostage affairs.

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