Tag: WNBA
ABC News Live: Russia launches new deadly missiles strikes in Ukraine l ABCNL
Plus, the Virginia governor declared a state of emergency after devastating flooding caused landslides and the FDA granted emergency authorization for a fourth COVID vaccine…
Griner returns to Russian court as character witnesses testify on her behalf l ABCNL
WNBA star Brittney Griner returns to Russian court after pleading guilty to drug charges, as the Biden administration faces growing pressure to secure her release….
Brittney Griner’s plea
The WNBA star penned a letter to President Joe Biden, asking him to help free her from a Russian prison. ABC News’ Andrew Dymburt has…
WNBA star Brittney Griner pleads guilty
Brittney Griner pled guilty to drug charges in Russian court, saying that she had “no intention” of breaking Russian law. WATCH FULL EPISODES OF WORLD…
Brittney Griner pleads guilty to drug charges in Russia l ABCNL
WNBA star Brittney Griner on Thursday pleaded guilty to drug charges in Russia and USA Today columnist and ABC News contributor Christine Brennan breaks down…
Calls to free Brittney Griner grow louder
Cherelle Griner, Brittney Griner’s wife, spoke out publicly about the WNBA star’s guilty plea to drug charges in a Russian court and supporters want more…
ABC News Live: Weapon at scene of Abe shooting described as handmade shotgun
Plus, the Labor Department released its latest jobs report amid concerns over a possible recession, and WNBA star Brittney Griner said she’s guilty and could…
Brittney Griner set to appear in Russian court l GMA
The WNBA All-Star has been held in Moscow on drug charges since mid-February. READ MORE: https://abcn.ws/3u85Ioy #ABCNews #BritneyGriner #Russia #WNBA source
WNBA star Brittney Griner’s trial begins in Russia
Brittney Griner was detained at a Moscow airport on Feb. 17, after she was accused of carrying vape cartridges with hashish oil, which is illegal…
Brittney Griner’s trial on drug charges gets underway in Russia l ABCNL
ABC News contributor and USA Today columnist Christine Brennan discusses the start of Griner’s trial as the U.S. says she has been wrongfully detained. WATCH…
Wife of detained WNBA star Brittney Griner opens up for the first time | Nightline
Cherelle Griner sat down with ABC News’ Robin Roberts and spoke about her wife’s detainment in Russia and the fight to bring her home. WATCH…
WNBA star’s wife speaks out
Cherelle Griner, Brittney Griner’s wife, spoke with Secretary of State Antony Blinken about Griner’s detainment in Russia. WATCH FULL EPISODES OF WORLD NEWS TONIGHT: https://abc.com/shows/world-news-tonight…
Biden administration takes new steps to ease growing baby formula shortage | ABCNL
ABC News political reporter Brittany Shepherd discusses the impact of the Biden administration’s actions toward the baby formula shortage and the latest on the trial…
Latest on WNBA star Brittney Griner’s wrongful detention in Russia
Tom Firestone, a former resident legal adviser at the U.S. Embassy in Moscow, discusses the Griner case. WATCH the ABC News Live Stream Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_Ma8oQLmSM…
By the Numbers: Americans being held abroad | ABCNL
Here is a look at Americans imprisoned abroad, their sentences and the challenges to bring them back home. ABC News Live Prime, Weekdays at 7EST…
WNBA star Brittney Griner still jailed in Russia l GMA
The State Department said the Kremlin has repeatedly denied the U.S. embassy access to Griner. READ MORE: https://abcn.ws/3qiYv2R #ABCNews #BrittneyGriner #Russia #WNBA source
US officials visit Brittney Griner during WNBA star’s detainment in Russia l GMA
The U.S. State Department confirmed it made contact with the detained WNBA star and said she is in “good condition” since her arrest in February…
US officials visit Brittney Griner, WNBA star imprisoned in Russia | ABCNL
ABC News contributor Christine Brennan has more on WNBA star Brittney Griner’s case and how the war in Ukraine and other factors could impact it….
‘Russians are perpetrating war crimes’: US State Department spokesperson
ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with U.S. State Department spokesperson Ned Price about Russia targeting civilians in Ukraine, and the latest on the detention of…
By the Numbers: Brittney Griner’s Russian detention
Here is a look at WNBA star Brittney Griner’s ongoing detention following a Russian court order that she be held for at least two months….
