Colin Allred: US Representative says Brittney Griner case is 'extremely concerning' ​and that her consular access ​has been blocked

By Ben Church and Don Lemon, CNN

Updated 1145 GMT (1945 HKT) March 11, 2022

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(CNN)Two-time US Olympic basketball gold medalist Brittney Griner has been held in Russia for three weeks «without official government access to her​,» says US Representative Colin Allred, adding that was «unusual and extremely concerning.»

Russian authorities arrested Griner last month, saying she had cannabis oil in her luggage and accused her of smuggling significant amounts of a narcotic substance — an offense punishable by up to 10 years in prison.It's still not clear exactly ​where Griner is being detained now. Speaking to CNN's Don Lemon, the Texas congressman said the US Embassy has requested