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WASHINGTON Former NBA player Dennis Rodman said Saturday that he plans to visit Russia to seek the release of Brittney Griner, the WNBA star who was sentenced to nine years in prison on drug charges earlier this month.
I got permission to go to Russia to help that girl, Rodman told NBC News at a restaurant in D.C. Im trying to go this week.
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https://www.cnbc.com/2022/08/21/dennis-rodman-says-hes-going-to-russia-to-seek-release-of-brittney-griner.html
JI7
(89,251 posts)Mariana
(14,858 posts)JI7
(89,251 posts)Maybe it was from her family.
allegorical oracle
(2,357 posts)DURHAM D
(32,610 posts)Beachnutt
(7,324 posts)for her release ? Himself ?
What diplomatic experience does he have ?
If nothing else maybe he can visit Britney and offer encouragement.
lordsummerisle
(4,651 posts)tell Putin to withdraw from Ukraine.
Ilsa
(61,695 posts)I hope he doesn't get into trouble there.
Beachnutt
(7,324 posts)why does he insist on befriending criminal dictators and the orange con ?
NutmegYankee
(16,199 posts)milestogo
(16,829 posts)NutmegYankee
(16,199 posts)LeftInTX
(25,366 posts)He does deserve what's coming to him. He goes to N Korea every chance he gets
He also married himself as a publicity stunt and netted $500,000
https://thesportsrush.com/nba-news-dennis-rodman-married-himself-to-increase-his-500000-net-worth/
They don't call him "the worm" for nothing.
Forget him
hlthe2b
(102,290 posts)Docreed2003
(16,862 posts)Beachnutt
(7,324 posts)rsdsharp
(9,186 posts)mucifer
(23,549 posts)magicarpet
(14,155 posts)onecaliberal
(32,863 posts)Coventina
(27,121 posts)Mike Nelson
(9,959 posts)... he's checked with Washington DC and was assured this visit would be helpful.
LeftInTX
(25,366 posts)He's always up to controversy. He's also a big Trump supporter
Mike Nelson
(9,959 posts)... well, maybe he can trade himself for her...
walkingman
(7,627 posts)questionseverything
(9,656 posts)Why doesnt anyone care about them?
Pobeka
(4,999 posts)I don't this is going to be helpful. I hope it is though.
druidity33
(6,446 posts)multigraincracker
(32,688 posts)Good for him if it works.
lpbk2713
(42,759 posts)Dennis can't help being Dennis.
Beachnutt
(7,324 posts)He opens his mouth and idiot flows out...
dameatball
(7,398 posts)Lunabell
(6,082 posts)Let's exchange them for Ms.Griner. Or they can just stay.
herding cats
(19,565 posts)Within a week Russia will be offering 3 prisoners in exchange if we take Rodman back, too.
LeftInTX
(25,366 posts)wsulik
(44 posts)Leave your drugs at home.
LeftInTX
(25,366 posts)Rstrstx
(1,399 posts)I fully expect him to get played there