MOSCOW — American basketball star Brittney Griner has been sent to a penal colony in Russia to serve her sentence for drug possession, her legal team...
“Every minute that Brittney Griner must endure wrongful detention in Russia is a minute too long,” White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said. “As we have said before, the U.S. Government made a significant offer to the Russians to resolve the current unacceptable and wrongful detentions of American citizens.”
Such transfers can take days or even weeks, during which time lawyers and loved ones usually don’t have contact with the prisoner. Even after she arrives, access to Griner may be difficult since many penal colonies are in remote parts of Russia. In a statement stressing the work being done to secure Griner’s release, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken insisted that Russian authorities give the embassy regular access to Griner, as they are required to do.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Brittney Griner Moved to the Harshest Type of Russian Penal Colony for WomenBrittney Griner is getting sent to a general regime prison, one of the harshest types of Russian penal colonies for women
Read more »
What Brittney Griner faces in Russian prison campsIt is still unknown which camp Griner has been moved to but testimonies from prisoners, including other Americans, describe the grim conditions she is likely to face there.
Read more »
Editorial: Don't forget about Brittney GrinerWNBA star Brittney Griner is still being held unjustly in Russia for possessing a small amount of cannabis oil. It's time to bring her home.
Read more »
Pussy Riot member who spent two years in a penal colony in Russia on what Brittney Griner could faceA member of the Russian feminist group Pussy Riot says she expects Brittney Griner will experience labour camp-type conditions — via TheGrowthOp
Read more »
Pussy Riot member who spent two years in a penal colony in Russia on what Brittney Griner could faceA member of the Russian feminist group Pussy Riot says she expects Brittney Griner will experience labour camp-type conditions — via TheGrowthOp
Read more »