Brittney Griner pleaded guilty in Russia, so what happens next?
Until Russia's courts, with their near perfect conviction rate, conclude the trial process, very little is likely to change. But then, hopefully, negotiations can begin.
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Brittney Griner pleads guilty to drug charges in Russia
WNBA star Brittney Griner pleaded guilty to drug possession and smuggling charges in Russia on Thursday. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has more on the case from the White House. Then, Sean Sullivan, deputy politics editor for campaigns at the Washington Post, joins CBS News' Jamie Yuccas to discuss the possibility of a prisoner swap with Moscow.
Brittney Griner to appear in Russian court
Supporters of Brittney Griner rallied at the Phoenix Mercury's arena Wednesday to push for the release of the WNBA star from a Russian prison. It comes as Griner is set to appear in a Russian court Thursday. CBS News senior white house and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has the latest on the administration's efforts.
Brittney Griner pleads guilty in Russia
WNBA star Brittney Griner has pleaded guilty to drug charges in a Russian court, admitting she brought cannabis oil into the country but saying she did not intend to break the law. Griner could face up to 10 years in prison. William Pomeranz, acting director of the Kennan Institute and an expert on Russian law, spoke with CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Elaine Quijano about Griner's case.
WNBA star Brittney Griner pleads guilty in Russian court
If convicted on drug smuggling charges, Griner could face 10 years in a Russian prison.
Brittney Griner pleads guilty in Russian court
WNBA star Britney Griner pleaded guilty Thursday to drug charges in a Russian court. She has been in Russian custody since February. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe joined Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers with the response from Washington.
Former Marine Paul Whelan still detained in Russia
Former Marine Paul Whelan was arrested in Moscow in 2018 while in town for a friend's wedding and charged with espionage by Russian intelligence officials. Whelan and U.S. officials deny those charges. His brother, David Whelan joined CBS News to discuss the latest efforts to bring Paul home from Russia.
Cipollone to speak to Jan. 6 committee
CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns and Puck News senior political correspondent Tara Palmeri join "Red and Blue" to discuss the significance of former White House counsel Pat Cipollone agreeing to testify before the January 6 House select committee. Plus, their analysis of how Democrats feel about President Biden now and if they want him to run again in 2024.
Biden to Griner's wife: We're working on release
President Biden assured Brittney Griner's wife in a phone call that the U.S. is working to secure the WNBA star's released from Russia. Griner wrote to Mr. Biden asking that he not forget about her.
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"My wife is struggling and we have to help her": Brittney Griner's wife on WNBA star's detention
In a handwritten letter from Brittney Griner that was delivered to the White House, Griner wrote about how terrified she is.
Brittney Griner writes letter to Biden from Russian prison
A handwritten letter from Brittney Griner was delivered to the White House on the Fourth of July.
Wife of WNBA star held in Russia speaks
Basketball star Brittney Griner sent a letter to President Biden, after 138 days of detention in Russia following her arrest on accusation of attempted drug smuggling. Griner's wife, Cherelle, joins "CBS Mornings" to share how the WNBA star is doing, and what she wants the Biden administration to do to free Brittney.
Brittney Griner goes on trial in Russia
WNBA player Brittney Griner has gone on trial in Russia for alleged drug charges. She has been held there since February. The basketball star declined to enter a plea but said she may do so at a later date. Charlie D’Agata reports.
Brittney Griner "keeping the faith" as Russian court sets next trial date
The latest hearing yielded no real information on the strategy adopted by the WNBA star's legal team, but a U.S. diplomat says she's doing "as well as can be expected."
Brittney Griner's first day of trial in Russia
The first day of WNBA star Brittney Giner's trial in Russia has wrapped up. She could face 10 years in prison for alleged drug smuggling, but the U.S. says she is wrongfully detained. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata and William Pomerantz, acting director of the Kennan Insitute, explain the latest on her trial and the potential to free her through a prisoner swap.
Brittany Griner Moscow's trial starts Friday
This Friday, Brittney Griner will stand trial in a Moscow court on cannabis possession charges, about nearly 5 months after her arrest at an airport leaving Russia. She could face 10 years in prison if convicted. Charlie D'Agata reports.
Jailed WNBA star Griner tells wife she won't let Russian prison "break me"
Cherelle Griner says her wife promised to "hold on" until she can get home, but a Russia expert says the athlete has become a "hostage."
Russia sets date for Brittney Griner trial
WNBA star Brittney Griner was ordered to stand trial beginning Friday on charges of cannabis possession in Russia. Her detention was also extended for another six months, pending the outcome of her trial.
WNBA star Brittney Griner appears in Russian court, trial set for July 1
On Friday, the U.S. House approved a bipartisan resolution calling for Griner's release.
House passes resolution demanding Russia release Brittney Griner
Griner was detained at a Russian airport in February after officials alleged they found vape cartridges in her luggage which contained cannabis oil.
Phone call between WNBA's Griner and wife will be rescheduled
A Biden administration official said Tuesday a previous attempt to connect the couple failed because of an "unfortunate mistake."
Brittney Griner's wife says U.S. embassy failed to patch through call from detained star
WNBA star Brittney Griner tried to call her wife nearly a dozen times through the American embassy in Russia on the couple's fourth anniversary Saturday.
Russia sentences U.S. teacher to 14 years for "large-scale" pot smuggling
Marc Fogel has said he didn't know it was illegal to bring the cannabis he'd been prescribed for medical reasons into Russia.
Russia extends Brittney Griner's detention again as teammates push for release
"She should not be detained for a single day longer," a State Department spokesman said Tuesday.
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