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to push for the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner, who has been detained in Russia since February on drug charges.... [+]Reps. Colin Alred , Greg Stanton and Sheila Jackson Lee called for the immediate release of Griner, who lives in Arizona and grew up in Texas.
The resolution urges the U.S. government to press Russia for Griner’s release in all interactions with the country, and calls on Russia to provide consular access to Griner. In a statement, Griner’s wife, Cherelle Griner, said the Phoenix Mercury player’s case should be kept “on the forefront” and it should be made clear to the White House “that her release should be one of the highest priorities for our government.
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