WNBA player Brittney Griner has been released from a Russian penal colony in a prisoner swap. She has been held on drug charges since February. Brittney was traded for Viktor Bout a Russian arms dealer described as the "Merchant of Death." Meanwhile, Marine Veteran Paul Whelan remains in Russian custody. Whelan was accused of and charged with espionage.
WNBA player Brittney Griner has been released from a Russian penal colony in a prisoner swap. She has been held on drug charges since February. Brittney was traded for Viktor Bout a Russian arms dealer described as the "Merchant of Death." Meanwhile, Marine Veteran Paul Whelan remains in Russian custody. Whelan was accused of and charged with espionage.