Russian Arms Dealer Named As Part Of Possible Prisoner Swap With Brittney Griner

WNBA star Brittney Griner pleaded guilty to drug charges in Moscow believed to be a move to speed up a potential prisoner exchange. NBC News’ Hallie Jackson explains how Russian state media has speculated the Kremlin may be interested in Viktor Bout, a convicted arms dealer currently serving a 25-year sentence to be exchanged for Griner’s freedom. 

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