Finally back on American soil after nearly 10 months in prison in Russia, WNBA star Brittney Griner is spending time at a Texas treatment center before returning to her regular life.
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The basketball star — who was released Thursday as part of a prisoner exchange between the United States and Russia for notorious convicted arms dealer Victor Bout
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Brook arrived at Army Medical Center in San Antonio for a routine evaluation early Friday, and officials did not specify how long. He will be there.
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Richardson said it's important to give former inmates like Griner a place to live after their release.
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Brittany Greener #15 of Team United States prepares to shoot a free throw during the second half of their women's preliminary round Group B game against Nigeria on day four of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Saitama Super Arena on July 27, 2021 in Saitama, Japan.
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Former New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson said this Sunday, "I understand it's going to be a few more days before he gets out".
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During his time there, Griner had to cut off his now-famous dreadlocks to make life easier during the Russian winter, Griner's Russian lawyer, Maria Blagovolina, told ESPN.
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Her attorney said most of the women in the penal colony worked sewing uniforms, but the 6-foot-9 Olympic gold medalist was too tall to sit at a work table and her hands were too big to handle sewing, so she carried clothes all day.
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"We are now focused on prioritizing the well-being of Brittany and her family and ensuring that all available assistance is provided to them as appropriate," Vedanta Patel, the US State Department's principal deputy spokesman, said at a news briefing on Friday.
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Richardson said it's important to give former inmates like Griner a place to live after their release.