Finally back on American soil after nearly 10 months of imprisonment in Russia, WNBA star Brittney Griner is spending time at a medical facility in Texas before she returns to her regular life.
The basketball star who was released Thursday, December 8 as part of a prisoner exchange between the US and Russia for convicted arms dealer Viktor Bout – arrived at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas for a routine evaluation early Friday, and officials have not specified how long she will be there.
After release from Russian custody, focus is on providing Brittney Griner and her family additional support, US officials now say.
“I’m understanding that it’s going to be a few more days before she gets out,” Bill Richardson, a former New Mexico governor, told CNN on Sunday.
Richardson and his center privately work on behalf of families of hostages and detainees.
