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Paul Whelan says Brittney Griner was "a great help" in advocating for his freedom from Russia

Paul Whelan reflects on how WNBA star Brittney Griner helped lend support and advocated for his freedom after he was left behind in a one-for-one prisoner swap between the U.S. and Russia in December 2022. Griner returned home after spending nearly 10 months in Russian custody for drug charges.
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