Brittney Griner Case

By Kaitothemax
  • What is Britney even doing in Russia

    What is Britney even doing in Russia

    Brittney is US woman professional basketball player. She plays on the Phenix mercury woman's team of the WNBA. In 2015 Griner joined UMMC Ekaterinburg of the Russian Premier League.
  • The day Brittney got arrested

    The day Brittney got arrested

    On February 17 Brittney was detained at Sheremetyevo International Airport in Khimki as she returns to Russia to play during the WNBA's off-season. She is accused of having vape cartridges containing hashish oil, which is illegal in the country.
  • Brittneys Trial

    Brittneys Trial

    Concerns in the U.S. over the well-being of Brittney Griner grow as Russia extends the pre-trial detention of the WNBA star until May 19. The extension of Griner's detention comes during a volatile time for U.S.-Russian relations as Russian President Vladimir Putin escalates attacks on Ukraine.
  • Brittneys Release

    Brittneys Release

    After months of negotiations, the U.S. announced that Griner was released in a prisoner exchange with Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout.

  • What is Brittney doing now

    Brittney is now currently back in the USA with her wife in San Antonio, TX. It is still not determined if she will still be able to participate in the WNBA anymore.