SEE IT: Brittney Griner lands on U.S. soil after 10 months in Russian prison [ad_1]

WNBA star Brittney Griner deplanes at Kelly Field in San Antonio, Texas, following her release in a prisoner swap with Russia, Friday, Dec. 9, 2022. (Online News 72h Photo/Eric Gay) Eric Gay/Online News 72h

SEE IT: Brittney Griner lands on U.S. soil after 10 months in Russian prison

Heather Hamilton

December 09, 06:27 AM December 09, 06:27 AM

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WNBA star Brittney Griner safely returned to the United States early Friday morning.

Griner's plane landed at Kelly Field in San Antonio, Texas around 5:30 a.m. and she was then taken to Brooke Army Medical Center for evaluation.

NEW PICTURES SHOW BRITTNEY GRINER’S LIFE IN RUSSIAN PENAL COLONY

After spending nearly 10 months in Russian prison, Griner was released in an prisoner exchange for Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout.

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Griner pleaded guilty to a drug charge after being arrested on Feb. 17 for transporting cannabis oil in her bag, which is illegal in Russia. Prior to her release, Griner had been held at the Women’s Penal Colony No. 2 in Mordovia, Russia.

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