The swap, at a time of heightened tensions over Ukraine, achieved a top goal for President Joe Biden but carried a heavy price.
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The eight-time all-star center with the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury and a two-time Olympic gold medalist, was convicted Aug. 4.
Brittney Griner was convicted Thursday in Russia of drug possession and sentenced to nine years in prison following a politically charged trial.
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.
The start date of the criminal trial of U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner is set for July 1.
The Nevada Occupational Safety and Health Administration dispatched investigators to the scene, agency spokeswoman Teri Williams wrote in an email.
Outdoor basketball is back after Gov. Steve Sisolak signed a directive Monday enabling full- and close-contact sports to resume.
Safety investigators say the pilot of Kobe Bryant’s helicopter flew through clouds last year in an apparent violation of federal standards, and likely became disoriented.
There was no sign of mechanical failure, and it was believed to be an accident, the National Transportation Safety Board has said.
The retired basketball superstar, his daughter and the other victims will be honored at a Feb. 24 public memorial at Staples Center