A video launched by Russian state media reveals WNBA star Brittney Griner studying on a aircraft that she is flying dwelling to the U.S. after being free of a monthslong imprisonment in Russia.
Within the video, an interview utilizing a translator asks Griner what her temper is.
“Completely satisfied,” Griner replies.
“Are you aware the place are you heading to?” the interviewer asks.
“No,” Griner says. “I don’t know.”
“You’re flying again dwelling,” the interviewer says.
“To the U.S?” Griner asks.
“To the U.S.,” the individual replies. “Every thing shall be positive.”
President Joe Biden introduced Thursday that Griner was safely on a aircraft dwelling. The 2-time Olympic gold medalist was freed in a prisoner swap for worldwide arms seller Viktor Bout.
A video launched by Russian state media reveals the prisoner change happening on the tarmac at Al Bateen Government Airport in Abu Dhabi.
The Phoenix Mercury star was detained in February at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport after police mentioned they discovered vape canisters containing hashish oil in her baggage. Griner admitted she had the canisters, however mentioned she had packed them accidentally in her haste to make her flight and had no legal intent. Her protection group offered proof she was prescribed hashish to deal with persistent ache.
