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US WNBA basketball superstar Brittney Griner arrives to a hearing at the Khimki Court, outside Moscow on June 27, 2022. – Griner, a two-time Olympic gold medallist and WNBA champion, was detained at Moscow airport in February on charges of carrying in her luggage vape cartridges with cannabis oil, which could carry a 10-year prison sentence. (Photo by KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/AFP via Getty Images)
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US WNBA basketball superstar Brittney Griner arrives to a hearing at the Khimki Court, outside Moscow on June 27, 2022. – Griner, a two-time Olympic gold medallist and WNBA champion, was detained at Moscow airport in February on charges of carrying in her luggage vape cartridges with cannabis oil, which could carry a 10-year prison sentence. (Photo by KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/AFP via Getty Images)
NBA legend Dennis Rodman made headlines all around the world recently. However, it was not for anything related to the sport or his usual antics. The former NBA champion revealed that he got permission to help controversial WNBA star, Brittney Griner.
Rodman’s interference in a national issue is not new. He once famously visited North Korea to meet Kim Jong Un on behalf of the United States of America.
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LOS ANGELES, CA – JULY 14: Dennis Rodman attends the Comedy Central Roast of Bruce Willis at Hollywood Palladium on July 14, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images)
During an interview with NBC, Rodman confirmed that he “got permission to go to Russia”. Moreover, the Chicago Bulls legend also said, “I know Putin too well.”
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Despite having the experience of holding talks at an internal level, former prisoner Billy Hayes feels Rodman will have trouble with Putin. Talking in an interview, Hayes said, “I don’t think you are going to be able to handle Vladimir Putin the way he did with Kim Jong Un. I think it’s just going to add to Brittney’s problems and the logistics of trying to bring her home.“
Turkish prison escapee Billy Hayes says it brings "too much attention" for famous stars to go to Russia to help Brittney Griner, instead of her negotiations being handled quietly and behind the scenes.#Banfield pic.twitter.com/vq9StFvewA
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Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner has spent a long time in Russian prison already. Earlier this year, she was arrested by Russian officials on charges of carrying illegal substances. Subsequently, this led to a long legal process and the court recently announced its verdict. Griner was sentenced to 9 years in prison following her conviction.
Reports claim Dennis Rodman is not going to help Brittney Griner
Despite Rodman’s claims about him going to Russia to help out Griner, it seems the former NBA champion has taken back his words. According to the latest reports, Rodman will not be going to Russia.
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This came after officials cautioned Dennis regarding his actions and also asserted that his trip will not be on behalf of the Government. Now this leaves Brittney Griner with two options. Either she faces jail time in Russia or the Government brings her back through a prisoner swap.
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