“The mattress had a huge blood stain on it.

And they give you these thin two sheets, so you’re basically laying on bars.”

Grinerpleaded guiltyto drug charges and was sentenced tonine yearsin a Russian prison.

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5.Griner described being left outside for hours by guards during snowy blizzards.

7.Griner befriended her cellmate, who translated everything for her.

9.After 287 days of detainment, Griner was told she was heading home.

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“When I get to this prison, I’m getting processed back in…

I get checked into my cell, and I’m there for a couple of days.”

Griner described a note being slipped to her that read: “Be ready to leave.”

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