How many months did Brittney Griner spend in the Russian prison?

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Griner was sentenced to a Russian prison for 9 months (294 days), on February 17.

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US President Joe Biden has negotiated agreements with Russia to free Brittney Griner.

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Joe Biden tweeted that Brittney Griner is all safe and she is finally returning home.

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How many months did Brittney Griner spend in the Russian prison?

Griner was sentenced to a Russian prison for 9 months (294 days), on February 17.

US President Joe Biden has negotiated agreements with Russia to free Brittney Griner.

Joe Biden tweeted that Brittney Griner is all safe and she is finally returning home.

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