Democratic senator joins critics blasting Griner release: ‘Deeply disturbing decision’

By Heather Hamilton

Published December 9, 2022 3:01pm ET

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Democratic senator joins critics blasting Griner release: ‘Deeply disturbing decision’ — Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) blasted the prisoner exchange with Russia that led to the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner. After spending 10 months in a Russian prison, Griner was released in a prisoner exchange for Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout. Menendez, who is the chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, welcomed Griner home […]

Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) blasted the prisoner exchange with Russia that led to the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner.

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