The Washington Mystics were outspoken about their support for Brittney Griner, who was detained in Russia in February for allegedly bringing vape cartridges containing oils derived from cannabis through a Moscow airport.
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The Washington Mystics celebrate after a game against the Indiana Fever May 6, 2022, at Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, D.C."It has been 78 days since our friend, teammate, sister Brittney Griner has wrongfully been detained in Russia. It is time for her to come home. Know that we are watching, we are paying attention. We are BG," the Mystics statement said.
A young Phoenix Mercury fan hoists a "Free Brittney Griner" sign during a WNBA game against the Las Vegas Aces, Friday, May 6, 2022, in Phoenix."The welfare and safety of U.S. citizens abroad is among the highest priorities of the U.S government," a State Department spokesperson said."The Department of State has determined that the Russian Federation has wrongfully detained U.S. citizen Brittney Griner.
Fox News Digital also confirmed Bill Richardson, the former governor of New Mexico and a U.S. ambassador for the Clinton administration, agreed to help work on the Griner case. Richardson helped secure the release of American journalist Danny Fenster from a Burmese prison in November.
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