Brittney Griner: Arrest, Advocacy, and Life Beyond the Court
Brittney Griner’s Arrest and Detention in Russia Brittney Griner, an American professional basketball player, was arrested at Sheremetyevo International Airport near Moscow, Russia, on February 17, 2022. She was accused of possessing cannabis oil, a substance illegal in Russia. Griner’s arrest came amid heightened tensions between the United States and Russia over the ongoing war … Read more