According to Russia 24, the photo of WNBA star Brittney Griner was taken at a prison
Russian authorities said they discovered hashish oil — an illegal substance in Russia — from vape pen cartridges in her luggage. She was detained at the Sheremetyevo International Airport after a customs service dog “gave a signal about the possible presence of drugs in the luggage,” according to anThe photo of the two-time U.S. Olympic gold medalist was featured on state-owned Russian news channel, Russia 24. It is the first picture of Griner to be released since she was detained.
According to Russia 24, the photo was taken at a Russian prison. It is not clear where exactly Griner is being held or when exactly the arrest was made.CNN it would be “very difficult” to get Griner home. He called diplomatic relations between the United States and Russia “nonexistent at the moment.”
Lee met with American President Joe Biden on Monday. She called on the United States to “demand and facilitate that release.”
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