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Brittney Griner during a hearing in the Khimki city court

Brittney Griner during a hearing in the Khimki city court Source: AAP / Kommersant Photo Agency/Sipa USA

The White House has reiterated that the administration is willing to take every step necessary to bring home American basketball player Brittney Griner.


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By Allan Lee

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The White House has reiterated that the administration is willing to take every step necessary to bring home American basketball player Brittney Griner.



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