Dennis Rodman Will Travel To Russia To Negotiate Brittney Griner’s Release

Dennis Rodman is a NBA Hall of Famer

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He claims he will visit Russia this week to discuss Brittney Griner's prison release.

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In Washington D.C. on Sunday, Rodman told the outlet that he received permission from the U.S. to visit the European country.

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On August 4, Griner was found guilty of drug possession and given a nine-year prison term in Russia.

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In February, she was allegedly found with cannabis in vape cartridges at a Moscow airport.

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On August 15, her attorneys submitted an appeal, but the specifics of the appeal are unclear

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In recent years, Rodman has taken on the function of an unofficial diplomatic ally on behalf of the United States.

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