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제목	Brittney Griner Released In Prison Exchange

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Brittney Griner Released In Prison Exchange 브리트니 그라이너, 죄수 교환으로 석방돼 After nine months spent in Russian 1detention, WNBA star Brittney Griner is finally free. “What’s your mood?” – “Happy.” President Joe Biden sitting alongside Griner’s wife in the 2Oval Office as he spoke to the Olympic-gold medalist on the phone. “I’m proud that today we have made one more family whole again.” Griner 3was arrested on drug charges at Russian airport last February 4testifying she 5inadvertently packed the 6cannabis oil found in her luggage. “She 7endured 8mistreatment and a 9show trial in Russia with 10characteristic 11grit and incredible 12dignity.” Griner’s lawyer confirming the release was part of a 13prisoner swap with convicted 14arms dealer Viktor Bout. “It’s my job as President of United States to make the hard calls and protect American citizens everywhere in the world.” The exchange did not include Paul Whelan, another American the State Department has declared wrongfully 15detained in Russia. “Unfortunately, the choice became to either bring Brittany home or no one.” Speaking on the phone from a remote penal colony Whelan 16expressed disappointment as he approaches four years in Russian custody. “This is a 17precarious situation that needs to be resolved quickly. My bags are packed. I’m ready to go home. I just need an airplane to come and get me.” Secretary of State Antony Blinken promises efforts to secure Whelan’s release will continue. “We will never relent until Paul and for that matter every other U.S. national held 18hostage or wrongfully detained abroad is free.” 1 detention 억류, 구금 2 Oval Office 미 대통령 집무실 3 be arrested 체포되다 4 testify 진술하다 5 inadvertently 우연히, 실수로 6 cannabis oil 대마초 오일 7 endure 견디다 8 mistreatment 학대 9 show trial 여론 조작용 재판 10 characteristic 특유의 11 grit 투지 12 dignity 위엄 13 prisoner swap 죄수 교환 14 arms dealer 무기상 15 detained 억류된 16 express disappointment 실망감을 표현하다 17 precarious 불안정한, 위태로운 18 hostage 인질