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MOSCOW -- Since Brittney Griner last appeared in her trial for cannabis possession, the question of her fate has expanded from a tiny, cramped courtroom on Moscow's outskirts to the highest level of Russia-U.S. diplomacy.
Griner was escorted into court in handcuffs and placed inside a cage. While in the cage, she held up personal photos.
The White House said Russia made a counteroffer that officials don’t regard as serious after the US proposed a prisoner swap for Griner and Paul Whelan.
The White House said Russia made a counteroffer that officials don’t regard as serious after the US proposed a prisoner swap for Griner and Paul Whelan.
Brittney Griner was back in court on Tuesday for her trial for cannabis possession amid U.S. diplomatic efforts to secure her release.