Overview

• Brittney Griner detailed her harsh experiences in Russian detention, including contemplating suicide due to extreme conditions.
• Griner was detained in February 2022 after cannabis oil was found in her luggage at a Moscow airport.
• She endured poor living conditions, including inadequate clothing and expired toiletries, while imprisoned.
• Despite the ordeal, Griner plans to compete in the Paris Olympics, representing the U.S.
• Griner's release was secured through a high-profile prisoner exchange in December 2022.