Her plea came hours after a Russian diplomat said that publicity around the basketball player’s case was not helping her interests.
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Biden Calls Cherelle Griner to Speak About Brittney Griner’s Detention
During the call, the president read a draft of a letter he planned to send to Brittney Griner.
Brittney Griner’s Wife Says the White House is Not Doing Enough
The W.N.B.A. player’s wife, Cherelle, said that she would “not be quiet anymore,” adding that Brittney Griner wrote to her family about her poor physical health.
Russian Court Sets July 1 as Brittney Griner’s Trial Date
Ms. Griner, a seven-time W.N.B.A. all-star, has been in custody since February.
Moscow Court Orders Brittney Griner Held in Jail for Another 18 Days
The American basketball star was arrested in February in a Russian airport amid tensions over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and attempts to win her release have repeatedly failed.
Russian Court Extends Brittney Griner’s Pretrial Detention, Her Lawyer Says
Ms. Griner, one of the most decorated athletes in women’s basketball, has been held in custody in Russia since mid-February.
Russian Court Extends Brittney Griner’s Pretrial Detention, Her Lawyer Says
Ms. Griner, one of the most decorated athletes in women’s basketball, has been held in custody in Russia since mid-February.
U.S. Officials Meet With Brittney Griner in Russia
Some former hostages question whether the family should remain silent, saying pressure campaigns can work.
Russian Court Extends Brittney Griner’s Detention
Griner, one of the world’s best basketball players, was detained on accusations that she had hashish oil in her luggage at an airport outside of Moscow a week before Russia invaded Ukraine.
Brittney Griner’s WNBA Impact Is Clear As Fans Await Word from Russia
Griner, one of the world’s best basketball players, was detained in Russia on what customs officials described as drug charges. Fans are worried.