Brittney Griner Landing on U.S. Soil Goes Viral

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Brittney Griner arrived in San Antonio on Friday morning. She hasn't been in the US since her February arrest.

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This week, the US and Russia swapped prisoners, freeing Griner.

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On Friday, social media showed Griner arriving in the US.

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Many are pleased she's home.

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Griner got nine years in August. Her greatest route to America was a prisoner swap.

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This week's Griner family statement.

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"We applaud Governor Richardson and Mickey Bergman of the Richardson Center for their work and frequent communication."

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With Griner home, the Biden administration will likely focus on former U.S. Whelan, Marine. Russia detained him in 2018.

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