Griner, who was arrested in Russia for drug possession, sent a letter to Biden through his lawyers. Griner’s manager, Lindsay Kagawa, said in a statement that the letter was sent to Biden on Monday, adding that most parts of the letter will remain confidential.
In the letter, in which Kagawa published parts of it, Griner wrote, “As I sit in a prison in Russia, I am alone and without the protection of my wife, family, friends, or any achievements. I am worried that I will stay here forever.” used the phrase.
Griner pleaded with Biden to do whatever he could to save himself, saying, “Please do your best to get us home. I voted for the first time in 2020 and I voted for you. I believe in you. I will get it back with your help that I can do much better in my free life.” “I believe in it. I miss my wife. I miss my family. I miss my teammates. It kills me to know they are suffering.” made its assessment.
HE WAS ARRESTED IN FEBRUARY
31-year-old Griner, who played for Phoenix Mercury in the American Women’s Basketball League (WNBA) and for the Russian club UMMC Ekaterinburg during the WNBA hiatus, was found in the search carried out at Sheremetyevo Airport in Moscow, the capital of Russia, in February. It was announced by the Russian Federal Customs Service that oil obtained from hemp was found in his suitcase. It is stated that the crime in question carries a prison sentence of up to 10 years.
Griner, who won the WNBA champion in 2014 with the Phoenix Mercury jersey and was selected as an all-star 7 times, won 4 FIBA Women’s Europa League and 3 Russian league championships with the UMMC Ekaterinburg jersey.
Griner won 2 Olympic and world championships in the USA National Team.
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