Brittany's release: Karine Jean-Pierre said: "It was one or none. The choice of who was Russia's."

[stopdiggin]

15. got there before me

and in addition - cartridges are just cartridges, until tested for what they contain. Griner has admitted backwards and forwards that the 'goods' were hers - with the addition of a (U.S.) doctor's prescription submitted by her own defense ...

All of which says nothing to the fact that this celebrity sports figure was employed as a bargaining chip and had the misfortune to fall into the Russian legal system at a time when - well, that part is fairly self-evident. But the continued contortions necessary hold up a claim of 'innocent' or a 'frame up' ... Nope.

I'm glad the young lady is home. Kudos to all those involved in effecting her release. And - strongly suspect that nothing Biden and team attempted were going to avail .. until most recently, when Valdimir himself, felt the need for some positive publicity.