As WNBA star Brittney Griner remains in Russian detention, Naama Issachar – whose story is eerily similar – is speaking out. In 2019, she had a layover in Moscow and was pulled from the boarding line. Russian authorities searched her backpack and found a third of an ounce of cannabis. She was held for 10 months in a Russian jail. NBC News’ Kate Snow has our exclusive interview to share her story. » Subscribe to NBC News:
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Young Woman Held in Russia Speaks Out For First Time As Brittney Griner’s Trial Continues
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