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There are fears that arrested American Olympic basketball gold medalist Brittney Griner will become a victim of deteriorating relations between the US and Russia.
Griner, 31, was detained at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo International Airport in February after officials allegedly found cannabis oil vape cartridges in her luggage, a substance that is illegal in Russia.
The Russian Federal Customs Service said in a statement that it had opened a criminal case of “smuggling of narcotic drugs in a significant amount” against her and that she could be imprisoned for a term of five to 10 years.
Griner, who came out as a lesbian in 2013, plays both for Phoenix Mercury in the US Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) as well as for the UMMC Ekaterinburg team in the Russian Premier League. Her US national team won Olympic Gold in 2016 (Rio de Janeiro) and 2020 (Tokyo).
In light of Russia’s persecution of LGBTQ people, it’s not known if her sexual orientation may become a factor in her detention. Griner’s wife, Cherelle Griner, took to Instagram to express her heartbreak at her spouse’s precarious situation.
“My heart, our hearts, are all skipping beats everyday that goes by. I miss your voice. I miss your presence,” she wrote. “You’re our person! There are no words to express this pain. I’m hurting, we’re hurting. We await the day to love on you as a family.”
It’s understood that the White House is aware of Griner’s detention and is making efforts to assist her. However, there is concern that her status may be worsened by the rise in tension between the US and Russia due to the latter’s invasion of Ukraine.
Democratic Representative John Garamendi, who is a member of the US House Armed
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Out American basketball player, Brittney Griner has been detained in Russia. The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) All-Star was arrested in Moscow last month. There were fears that Russia, which faces sanctions for invading Ukraine last month, could use Griner as a hostage. The Russian Federal Customs Service have released this video in which airport security are seen going through the luggage of a passenger identified as Brittney Griner.
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Britney Griner was arrested in Russia this week.According to reports from The New York Times, the Phoenix Mercury player was detained after customs officials detected cannabis oil in her luggage at an airport near Moscow.USA Basketball, the governing body for sport in the United States, said in a statement it is “aware of and closely monitoring the legal situation facing Brittney Griner in Russia.”A post shared by B (@brittneyyevettegriner)“Brittney has always handled herself with the utmost professionalism during her long tenure with USA Basketball and her safety and wellbeing are our primary concerns,” they continued.The WNBA echoed that sentiment, saying Griner has its “full support” and going on to say that its main priority is “her swift and safe return to the United States.”So, what is a WNBA star doing in Russia, especially in a time like this? Get to know more about the baller below.Meet Carol ‘Mickie’ Marsh, the wife who stood by Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski’s side his whole careerTristan Thompson gets teased with “Khloé!” chants during Bulls game in MiamiGet to know Trinity Rodman’s mother Michelle Moyer, Dennis Rodman’s ex-wifeGriner currently plays for the Russian team, UMMC Ekaterinburg. She has been playing with the team every year since 2015, during the WNBA offseason.
WNBA superstar Brittney Griner has been arrested and detained in Russia on drug charges.
Russia’s Customs Service has detained and accused WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner of having vape cartridges in her luggage that contained hashish oil.
WNBA player Brittney Griner has reportedly been detained in Russia.