Saying she misses her family and teammates, Brittney Griner urges the US President to stand up for her in an emotional letter sent to the White House.
US WNBA basketball star Brittney Griner, detained in Russia on drug charges, has made a direct plea to US President Joe Biden to stand up for her in an emotional letter sent to the White House.US officials say Brittney Griner has been detained wrongfullywho was arrested at a Moscow airport on February 17
The 31-year-old — a two-time Olympic gold medallist for the US — faces drug smuggling charges that carry a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison. "As I sit here in a Russian prison, alone with my thoughts and without the protection of my wife, family, friends, Olympic jersey, or any accomplishments, I'm terrified I might be here forever," she wrote in the letter, excerpts of which have been shared by her representatives.
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