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.
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.
All four players have been isolated and are under the care of team physicians.
Mourners gathered Monday in downtown Los Angeles to say farewell to Kobe and Gianna Bryant.
The retired basketball superstar, his daughter and the other victims will be honored at a Feb. 24 public memorial at Staples Center