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Brittney Griner, the WNBA superstar who was detained in Russia last month, was pictured on Russian State TV over the weekend as reports of her arrest started to surface.
The alleged booking photo was the first picture released from Russia after the Phoenix Mercury center’s February arrest was first reported over the weekend. It surfaced Tuesday.
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The alleged booking photo was the first picture released from Russia after the Phoenix Mercury center’s February arrest was first reported over the weekend. (Russian State TV)
CNN first reported the photo. It wasn’t immediately clear when the picture was taken.
Brittney Griner of the Mercury at practice and a media availability during the 2021 WNBA Finals on Oct. 11, 2021, at Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona. (Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images)
Griner’s arrest was first reported over the weekend by The New York Times. She was arrested at a Moscow airport after Russian authorities said a search of her luggage revealed she had vape cartridges, which were said to contain oil derived from cannabis.
Griner could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Sunday the U.S. would provide any assistance to an American being held on foreign soil.
WNBA STAR BRITTNEY GRINER AMONG AMERICANS BEING HELD ON 'FALSE CHARGES' IN RUSSIA, CONGRESSWOMAN SAYS
The Mercury's Brittney Griner looks up during the 2021 WNBA Finals against the Chicago Sky on Oct. 13, 2021, at Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona. (Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images)
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