Her arrest came at a time of heightened tensions between Moscow and Washington, just days before Russia sent troops into Ukraine.
Nation and World
By Vladimir Isachenkov The Associated Press
The eight-time all-star center with the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury and a two-time Olympic gold medalist, was convicted Aug. 4.
By Jim Heintz The Associated Press
She has been detained in Russia since February, and the U.S. government is under pressure at home to do more to secure her freedom.
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