'She’s a political pawn,” Cherelle Griner told ABC's 'Good Morning America.' “So if they’re holding her because they want you to do something, then I want you to do it.”
Russian officials have described Griner’s case as a criminal offense without making any political associations. But Moscow’s war in Ukraine has brought U.S.-Russia relations to the lowest level since the Cold War.unexpected prisoner exchange last month
“Even though they’re separate people, separate roles, no connection besides what they’re going through in Russia, you know, I obviously want him back too,” Cherelle said. “You don’t want anybody to be there, going through what they’re going through.” Cherelle said Griner responded, texting: “The customs people. They just grabbed me when I was going through, and they have me in this room.” Griner then sent a message saying, “They’re about to take my phone.”Cherelle said she told Griner to call her when she could. She’s still waiting for that call nearly 100 days later.
Initially, friends and teammates of Griner were hesitant to talk about her situation for fear of interfering with the ongoing negotiations for her release. However, they began cautiously speaking out before the women’s Final Four in early April as her detention gained more national attention.Cherelle became emotional when talking about the support and how it helps Griner stay strong during the struggle for her release.
A floor decal on the sideline features the initials of Phoenix Mercury player Brittney Griner and her jersey number 42 before the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Phoenix Suns during Game 5 of the 2022 NBA Playoffs Western Conference Semifinals, on May 10, 2022, at Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona.Cherelle said that prior to the detention, Griner’s experience playing in Russia over the past nine years had been great.
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