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Category: International

Missing Journalist Austin Tice

Politics

Ten years after journalist Austin Tice’s abduction in Syria, his family holds out hope for his return

Andrew Schneider

Posted on August 12, 2022 · A recent prisoner swap with Russia suggests the Biden administration may be more willing to engage with the Syrian government than it has in the past.

Tags austin tice brittney griner Debra Tice President Biden syria

Houston Matters

International politics professor discusses Griner’s imprisonment in Russia, chances of return to U.S.

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on August 5, 2022 · Rice University's Richard Stoll said the odds of a prisoner swap are in Griner's favor, but he remains concerned about the basketball star's well-being.

Tags brittney griner Brittney Griner Russian Trial craig cohen houston matters Paul Whelan prisoner swap Richard Stoll russia

International

A Russian court sentences WNBA star Brittney Griner to 9 years on drug charges

Bill Chappell, NPR / Rachel Treisman, NPR

Posted on August 4, 2022 · The ruling came nearly six months after Griner was detained. Russia has indicated that any potential deal or prisoner swap to secure her release would have to wait until after a verdict in her case.

Tags brittney griner Brittney Griner Russian Trial marijuana russia

International

Brittney Griner back in Russian court on cannabis charge

Associated Press

Posted on August 2, 2022 · In an extraordinary move, Secretary of State Antony Blinken last week spoke to his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, urging him to accept a deal under which Griner and another American imprisoned in Russia would go free.

Tags antony blinken brittney griner Brittney Griner Russian Trial russia

Criminal Justice

U.S. has offered Russia deal for Griner, officials say

Associated Press

Posted on July 27, 2022 · It is unclear if it will be enough for Russia to release the Americans. But the public acknowledgment of the offer at a time when the U.S. has otherwise shunned Russia, reflects the mounting pressure on the administration over Griner and Whelan and its determination to get them home.

Tags brittney griner Brittney Griner Russian Trial russia

International

Brittney Griner says she received ‘a fraction’ of translation at her arrest

Associated Press

Posted on July 27, 2022 · In her first testimony under questioning from the prosecution, Griner said she received neither an explanation of her rights nor access to a lawyer.

Tags brittney griner Brittney Griner Russian Trial russia

Criminal Justice

Brittney Griner’s Russian trial considers medicinal use of cannabis

Associated Press

Posted on July 26, 2022 · Griner's attorney pointed to medicinal use of marijuana during the most recent session in her trial.

Tags brittney griner Brittney Griner Russian Trial marijuana medical marijuana russia

International

Brittney Griner pleads guilty to drug charges

Rachel Treisman, NPR

Posted on July 7, 2022 · The WNBA star admitted to bringing cannabis into Russia but said she had packed in a hurry and did not intend to break the law. If convicted, she could face up to 10 years in prison.

Tags brittney griner hash oil russia

International

Brittney Griner writes a letter to President Biden asking for his help

Associated Press

Posted on July 5, 2022 · The basketball star detained in Russia wrote a letter saying she feared she might never return home and asking that he not " forget about me and the other American Detainees."

Tags britney griner Detained President Joe Biden russia

International

Russian prosecutors call first witnesses in case against Brittney Griner

Bill Chappell, NPR

Posted on July 1, 2022 · Griner, 31, is "a bit worried" because of the trial and the potential of a prison sentence, her lawyer tells NPR, "but she's a tough lady and I think she will manage."

Tags brittney griner russia trial

International

WNBA star Brittney Griner is seen at court, but Russia extends her detention again

Bill Chappell, NPR

Posted on June 27, 2022 · The star with the U.S. Olympic and the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury was bracketed by four security officers and a dog as she was led down a stairwell to a courtroom for Monday's hearing.

Tags brittney griner russia

International

Russia extends Brittney Griner’s detention until at least July 2

Associated Press

Posted on June 15, 2022 · WNBA star Brittney Griner will remain in Russian custody through at least July 2, Russian state media reported. The U.S. says she is being wrongfully detained.

Tags brittney griner russia WNBA

Sports

LeBron James and the NBA have not forgotten Brittney Griner

Matt Adams, NPR

Posted on June 7, 2022 · LeBron James tweeted his support for WNBA star Brittney Griner, who has been detained by Russian authorities for over 100 days.

Tags britney griner olympics WNBA

Politics

Supporters call for WNBA star Brittney Griner’s release at Houston rally outside the Toyota Center

Lucio Vasquez

Posted on June 7, 2022 · The Houston native has been detained in Russia for nearly four months.

Tags brittney griner russia sheila jackson lee sylvester turner WNBA

Sports

What Brittney Griner’s detention in Russia tells us about basketball’s gender pay gap

Laurel Wamsley, NPR

Posted on April 14, 2022 · "The reality is, she's over there because of a gender issue ― pay inequity," the head of the WNBA's players union said this week about the basketball star who's been detained in Russia since February.

Tags basketball britney griner gender pay gap Nneka Ogwumike russia WNBA

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International politics professor discusses Griner’s imprisonment in Russia, chances of return to U.S.

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on August 5, 2022 · Rice University's Richard Stoll said the odds of a prisoner swap are in Griner's favor, but he remains concerned about the basketball star's well-being.

Tags brittney griner Brittney Griner Russian Trial craig cohen houston matters Paul Whelan prisoner swap Richard Stoll russia

Houston Matters

What it would take to bring Brittney Griner home, and Indian composer and violinist L. Subramaniam (Aug. 5, 2022)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on August 5, 2022 · On Friday's show: An international relations expert explains what it might take for the United States to arrange for Griner's release after her guilty verdict and sentencing. Then, we discuss how a recent ruling limiting the EPA's power might affect Houston. And Indian composer and violinist L. Subramaniam talks about his concert in Houston this weekend celebrating 75 years of Indian independence.

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International

A Russian court sentences WNBA star Brittney Griner to 9 years on drug charges

Bill Chappell, NPR / Rachel Treisman, NPR

Posted on August 4, 2022 · The ruling came nearly six months after Griner was detained. Russia has indicated that any potential deal or prisoner swap to secure her release would have to wait until after a verdict in her case.

Tags brittney griner Brittney Griner Russian Trial marijuana russia

International

Brittney Griner back in Russian court on cannabis charge

Associated Press

Posted on August 2, 2022 · In an extraordinary move, Secretary of State Antony Blinken last week spoke to his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, urging him to accept a deal under which Griner and another American imprisoned in Russia would go free.

Tags antony blinken brittney griner Brittney Griner Russian Trial russia

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