Brittney Griner Release Leads To Heartwarming Reactions

BYAlexander ColePublished on December 08, 20223.5K Views

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Brittney Griner's release has many feeling a sense of relief.

Brittney Griner's stay in a Russian prison has been incredibly difficult. For those who haven't been keeping track, Griner had been detained since February. This was the result of Griner carrying weed cartridges in her carry-on while trying to leave the country.

Consequently, Griner was hit with a nine-year prison sentence. Additionally, she was recently sent to a labor camp where the conditions are horrid. During this time, there was a lot of pessimism in terms of whether or not the United States would bring her home.

Brittney Griner #42 of the Phoenix Mercury attempts to steal the ball from Kahleah Copper #2 of the Chicago Sky in the second half at Footprint Center on October 10, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Mike Mattina/Getty Images)

Brittney Griner Comes Home

Today, it was revealed that Griner was on her way home following a prisoner swap. This is simply fantastic news, as it means Griner will be back home with her family. Although it was a long and arduous journey, there is no doubt that fans and her family are excited.

Immediately following this news, many took to Twitter to describe just how happy they are. For instance, tennis legend Billie Jean King wrote, "Brittney Griner is free! After 294 days in Russian captivity, @POTUS negotiated a "one-for-one" prisoner swap. Thank you to President Biden, and to all those who worked so hard to secure her freedom."

Of course, the happiest person right now is Griner's wife Cherelle. In a news conference with President Joe Biden, Cherelle said, “Today is just a happy day for me and my family.” Overall, you can't help but be excited for the Griner family after this long 10-month nightmare.

Griner should be returning to the United States in just a few hours. Until then, stay tuned to HNHH for all of the latest news and updates on this developing story.

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Alexander Cole

Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.