Brittney Griner was freed Thursday with President Joe Biden announcing her return to the United States. Here is a timeline of events from Griner's arrest to the day she was released.
of fellow WNBA players wearing her name and No. 42 on their uniforms in tribute during part of the 2022 All-Star Game. July 15: Lawyer argues Griner allowed to use marijuana
“The attending physician gave Brittney recommendations for the use of medical cannabis,” said her lawyer, Maria Blagovolina. “The permission was issued on behalf of the Arizona Department of Health.”Griner's lawyers questioned a narcologist who said cannabis could be used to treat chronic pain. Her team did not dispute that she should not have brought the vape cartridges and that they were accidentally packed.
CNN reported that the U.S. offered Viktor Bout, a Russian arms dealer nicknamed"The Merchant of Death," for the prisoner swap. "There is utility in sending clear, direct messages to the Russians on key priorities for us," Blinken said. "These include the return of Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan, and following through on the grain agreement."For the first time since Russia invaded Ukraine, Blinken connected with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. It was a "frank and direct conversation" regarding the release of Griner and Whelan. Lavrov and Russia responded by suggesting the U.S.
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