NEW: U.S. embassy in Moscow says Brittney Griner is in 'good condition'
Brittney Griner shoots a free throw during Game Five of the 2021 WNBA Semifinals on October 8, 2021. Photo: Jeff Bottari/NBAE via Getty Images
State Department spokesperson Ned Price said Wednesday that an official from the U.S. embassy in Moscow found WNBA star Brittney Griner "in good condition" after they were granted consular access."We were able to check on her condition, we will continue to work very closely with her legal team, with her broader network, to see to it that she is treated fairly," PriceThe embassy official was granted consular access to Griner on Tuesday, Price said.
"Our official found Brittney Griner to be in good condition and we will continue to do everything we can to see to it that she is treated fairly throughout this ordeal," he added.Agents detained Griner after allegedly finding cannabis oil in her luggage and accused the WNBA star of smuggling significant amounts of a narcotic substance,
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