‘20/20’ Special, ‘Prisoner in Russia: The Brittney Griner Interview’ with Robin Roberts Menu About Photos Releases Releases April 23, 2024 ABC News Announces ‘20/20’ Primetime Special for Robin Roberts’ Exclusive Interview With Wnba Star Brittney Griner ABC News* ABC News’ “Good Morning America” co-anchor Robin Roberts sat with two-time Olympic gold medalist and nine-time WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner for an exclusive primetime interview, Griner’s first since returning to the United States after being detained in Russia. In the wide-ranging interview, Griner talks candidly for the first time about her harrowing arrest and time in prison, where she describes feeling “less than human” and the suicidal thoughts she had while being detained. She also talks about navigating the Russian penal system and the anguish she experienced being what she calls a political prisoner. The special reveals new details about the negotiations behind the prisoner swap that led to Griner’s release and goes home with her as she unzips her duffle bag from Russia, sharing a few personal possessions she says got her through the ordeal. In February 2022, while returning to her Russian basketball team during the WNBA off-season, Griner was arrested at a Moscow ai Press Release - Specials
April 23, 2024 ABC News Announces ‘20/20’ Primetime Special for Robin Roberts’ Exclusive Interview With Wnba Star Brittney Griner ABC News* ABC News’ “Good Morning America” co-anchor Robin Roberts sat with two-time Olympic gold medalist and nine-time WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner for an exclusive primetime interview, Griner’s first since returning to the United States after being detained in Russia. In the wide-ranging interview, Griner talks candidly for the first time about her harrowing arrest and time in prison, where she describes feeling “less than human” and the suicidal thoughts she had while being detained. She also talks about navigating the Russian penal system and the anguish she experienced being what she calls a political prisoner. The special reveals new details about the negotiations behind the prisoner swap that led to Griner’s release and goes home with her as she unzips her duffle bag from Russia, sharing a few personal possessions she says got her through the ordeal. In February 2022, while returning to her Russian basketball team during the WNBA off-season, Griner was arrested at a Moscow ai Press Release - Specials
