WNBA star Brittney Griner is headed to a medical facility in San Antonio following her release Thursday in a dramatic, high-level prisoner swap, according to...
to receive care. Her wife, Cherelle Griner, will meet her there, according to the report.
“She’s safe, she’s on a plane, she’s on her way home,” Biden said from the White House Thursday, alongside Cherelle. The official did not say specify which medical facility, but Lackland Air Force Base is the largest military facility in San Antonio.Griner was arrested at a Moscow airport in February when customs officials said they found vape canisters with cannabis oil in her luggage.Sarah Bahari. Sarah Bahari is a trending news reporter. She previously worked as a writer for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, where she covered a bit of everything.
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