There are many details we still don't know about WNBA star Brittney Griner's recent arrest in Russia. But there's a lot we can learn from the experiences of Americans who were arrested there in the past.
There are many details we still don't know about WNBA star Brittney Griner's arrest in Russia. But there's a lot we can learn from the experiences of Americans who were detained there in the past.
The country's strict drug laws also offer some indication of what could be next for Griner, experts say.Some experts who spoke with CNN were quick to tie Griner's arrest to the bigger geopolitical picture, and warned she's likely to be used as a bargaining chip in the days to come. Others say it's premature to draw any connection between the drug charges Griner's facing and tensions over Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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