Brittney Griner is home. The WNBA star touched down on U.S. soil early Friday morning, ending a nearly year-long fight for her freedom after she was arrested and convicted of drug smuggling in Russia.
. According to CBS News, the long-discussed exchange was approved by President Joe Biden within the past week.
“We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to President Biden and his administration for the tireless work they did to bring Brittney home.
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