Phoenix Mercury players bow their heads in prayer at a rally for teammate Brittney Griner...

Brittney Yevette Griner is an American professional basketball player for the Phoenix Mercury of the WNBA.

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On Feb 17,2022, Brittney Griner was detained at an airport in February for allegedly carrying hashish oil in vape cartridges.

Brittney Griner has pled guilty to drug charges in Russia.

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On July 4, Griner sent a letter to the White House appealing for her freedom directly to President Joe Biden.

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US President Joe Biden has read the letter and said Freeing WNBA star a 'priority' for US President Joe Biden

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Englebert said that 'the league is continuing its effort to aide in Griner's release'.

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