Griner Freed in Prisoner Exchange

American basketball star Brittney Griner was released from Russian custody Thursday in a prisoner exchange after being detained for months for allegedly bringing illegal substances into the country. Griner was freed in a one-for-one prisoner swap for international arms dealer Viktor Bout. Last week, President Biden signed off on the deal, which was finalized in the United Arab Emirates Thursday. "Moments ago I spoke to Brittney Griner. She is safe. She is on a plane. She is on her way home," Biden tweeted. Russian authorities took Griner into custody in February after cannabis vape cartridges were discovered in her luggage at the Moscow airport. She underwent trial and pled guilty to possessing the materials. Griner penned a handwritten letter to Biden pleading with him t0 attempt to negotiate her return to the U.S.
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