Brittney Griner reveals humiliating treatment and conditions inside Russian prison

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Published 2024-05-02
Brittney Griner revealed to "The New York Times Magazine" the harrowing conditions she endured in a Russian prison. NBC News' Kathy Park reports on the impact the treatment had on her mental health.

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All Comments (21)
  • @kespo5358
    People are acting like they didn't know prisons were like this in other countries.
  • @Mlogan11
    Two lessons/rules: 1) Don't visit autocrat countries well known for human rights violations. 2) If you choose to disregard rule #1, then you had better make sure you don't break any laws of that country. Check and double check your luggage for any illegal contraband BEFORE entering that country.
  • @anthonyr5869
    She made it back just in time to join the protests against America
  • @bluefolder5182
    Self inflicted and then calls for the country she slandered for help. Should have left here there and brought home a soldier instead.
  • @Cantetinza17
    No offense to her, but it's prison and it's a foreign prison. Your not going to get the best treatment.
  • @1976ondy
    She is lucky she came back in one piece
  • @mira-qi5kb
    Why are you suprised...it's Russia. If you vote for Dumpy, you will experience this treatment here, autocratic country
  • The bible speak about forgiveness and most of u who r writing is as hateful as can be....why hating on this young miss she made a mistake....u ppl behave as if u never make a mistake....y'all r not god...god alone is perfect
  • @D-Boss-1958
    The worst trade in WNBA History. Brittney Griner for Merchant of Death.
  • The same thing happens in American prison system to Americans even worst
  • @teedoff35
    For someone who hated America, now you want our sympathy NOT HERE!!
  • @friendchrist3550
    Your best fight is to show that the Russians haven't broken you, and to continue winning medals. Respect Brittney.