12 Shocking New Details We Learned About Brittney Griner's 9-Month Detainment In A Russian Prison

Griner said she had a pain prescription for cannabis due to years of sports injuries that left her constantly sore.

Griner pleaded guilty to drug charges and was sentenced to nine years in a Russian prison.

Thankfully, after nine months, the Biden administration negotiated Griner's release from Russia through a highly controversial prisoner swap agreement.

Recently, Griner gave an exclusive interview to ABC News 20/20 detailing her traumatic experience as an American prisoner in Russia.