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Brittney Griner released from Russian prison

12.09.2022 - By RNZPlay

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American basketball star Brittney Griner freed from jail in Russia, after the White House agreed to a prisoner swap with Russia. Griner, who was arrested in Russia for possessing cannabis oil, has been freed after being exchanged for the notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, also known as 'the merchant of death'. US correspondent Kate Fisher has more.

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