Brittney Griner Seen Working in Russian Penal Colony in Newly-Released Footage

Newly-released footage from the penal colony whereBrittney Grinerworked and lived shows the WNBA star’s conditions before her release.The footage shows Griner, 32, inside a warehouse at the IK-2 female penal colony in Mordovia. She was moved to the penal colony, which is located roughly seven hours from Moscow, in mid-November.Griner is seen in a warehouse wearing a work jumpsuit, attempting to follow instructions given to her in Russian.According to ESPN, Griner’s height and large hands kept her from performing the usual assigned job for the women at IK-2, sewing uniforms, and instead Griner “carried fabric all day,” her lawyer, Maria Blagovolina, told the outlet.

Brittney Griner Shares First Statement Since Release from Russian Custody: 'Dug Deep to Keep My Faith'

Brittney Griner has spoken out for the first time since her return from Russia. “It feels so good to be home,” Griner, 32, begin in a lengthy message to family, friends, and supporterson her Instagram accountFriday morning. “The last 10 months have been a battle at every turn. I dug deep to keep my faith and it was the love from so many of you that helped keep me going.”

Brittney Griner's Team Holds Moment of Silence for Her at Game After Sentencing: 'Bring Her Home'

Photo: Chris Marion/NBAE via Getty Across the WNBA Thursday night, players, coaches and fans shared a moment of silence in solidarity for Brittney Griner. As the U.S. and Russiamull diplomatic talksfora possible prisoner exchange— andGriner’s lawyers weigh an appeal— BG’s fellow teammates and others across the league took time before their games to join arms for 42 seconds of silence for Griner, who wears the No. 42 jersey. Before the Mercury faced off against the Connecticut Sun, players from both teams linked arms forming a circle on the court.

Broadway Actor John Cardoza Recounts Being Robbed on Easter Before Performing Matinee ofThe Notebook

John Cardoza.Photo:Charles Sykes/Bravo via Getty Charles Sykes/Bravo via Getty John Cardoza, star ofBroadway’sThe Notebook, is speaking out about being robbed in New York City. Cardoza wrote on hisInstagramStory that on Easter Sunday not long before a matinee performance ofThe Notebook, he “was held at gunpoint in the Dunkin Donuts on the corner of 145th and Saint Nicholas Ave.” The 30-year-old actor wrote that his assailant was a “middle aged black man, about 5’10’’, in a green camouflage hoodie and black sweatpants - for those in the area trying to keep an eye out.

Broadway Actress Lynda Gravátt Dead at 77: 'I Loved You in Every Way,' Mourns Viola Davis

Lynda Gravátt on Nov. 16, 2015.Photo:Mireya Acierto/WireImage Mireya Acierto/WireImage Lynda Gravátt, a longtime New York stage actress, has died. She was 77. Lynda Gravátt.Randy Brooke/WireImage Randy Brooke/WireImage Gravátt also acted for the screen. She is credited with roughly 29 roles between 1986 and 2023 onIMDb, beginning with a role in the 1986 movieGood to Go. Aside from a starring role in the 1999-2000 Showtime dramaThe Hoop Life, she largely appeared in guest spots on television, with appearances inSex and the City,Law & Order: Special Victims Unitand most recently in two episodes ofEast New York.