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Prison
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Arizona Jail Detention Officer Arrested for Dealing Meth, Fentanyl
Lower Buckeye Jail in Phoenix, Arizona is tackling the flow of drugs and corruption.
January 13, 2023
Brittney Griner Moved To Russian Penal Colony in Unknown Location
This marks another grim turn of events for the American basketball star.
November 10, 2022
Griner Denied Appeal, Drug Conviction Upheld by Russian Court
The WNBA star Brittney Griner will begin serving her nine-year prison sentence.
October 25, 2022
Mission Green Campaign Seeks Release for Cannabis Prisoner Parker Coleman
The Mission Green initiative is spearheading a campaign to free Parker Coleman, who is currently serving a six-decade sentence for nonviolent marijuana distribution charges.
October 20, 2022
Russian Court Finds Brittney Griner Guilty in Drug Trial
Prosecutors asked the court to sentence her to 9 ½ years.
August 4, 2022
Another American Caught With Weed in Russia Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison
Russia will lock up a U.S. citizen for 14 years in prison for half an ounce of pot.
July 29, 2022
Griner Testifies That Russian-Provided Interpreter Gave Incomplete Translation
Brittney Griner said the poor translation left her in the dark during hours of questioning, and was instructed to sign documents without explanation.
July 27, 2022
Bipartisan Group of Senators Introduces Resolution Calling for Brittney Griner’s Release
Brittney Griner, the WNBA star, has been held in a Russian prison since February on drug charges, and faces a 10-year sentence.
July 22, 2022