HomeSportsRegionalBrittney Griner released by Russia in 1-for-1 prisoner swap for arms dealer Viktor BoutBrittney Griner released by Russia in 1-for-1 prisoner swap for arms dealer Viktor BoutThu, December 8, 2022 by CBS NewsSHARE NOW CBS News Griner was detained by Russia in February and sentenced to nine years in prison for having vape cartridges with cannabis oil.