Brittney Griner calls on White House to bring her, other Americans detained in Russia home: 'I miss my family'
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Brittney Griner sent a letter to the White House Monday to make sure President Joe Biden and the rest of his administration do not "forget about me and the other American detainees" in Russia.
Griner’s letter was passed to the White House through her representatives. Though most of the contents remained private, her representatives shared some excerpts.
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WNBA basketball superstar Brittney Griner arrives to a hearing at the Khimki Court, outside Moscow on July 1, 2022. (KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/AFP via Getty Images)
"… As I sit here in a Russian prison, alone with my thoughts and without the protection of my wife, family, friends, Olympic jersey, or any accomplishments, I’m terrified I might be here forever," the WNBA superstar wrote.
"On the 4th of July, our family normally honors the service of those who fought for our freedom, including my father who is a Vietnam War Veteran. It hurts thinking about how I usually celebrate this day because freedom means something completely different to me this year."
Griner pleaded with Biden to use his presidential powers to ensure her return. She was arrested in February for allegedly bringing vape cartridges containing oils derived from cannabis through a Moscow airport.
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WNBA basketball superstar Brittney Griner (C) arrives to a hearing at the Khimki Court, outside Moscow on July 1, 2022. (KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/AFP via Getty Images)
"Please do all you can to bring us home. I voted for the first time in 2020 and I