Cherelle Griner is the wife of Brittney Griner (detained Phoenix Mercury center) and said that President Joe Biden had written Griner a letter. Cherelle Griner, wife of Brittney Griner detained at Phoenix Mercury center, announced the news Friday in a press conference. She thanked the Biden administration for their continued efforts to bring her home.
Cherelle stated Friday that she was able to read the letter and it brought her joy as well as BG. He understood every word she spoke to him, and I believe it. He sees her as an individual, and he has not forgotten about her, which was her greatest cry in her letter.”
Cherelle said that she was thankful to the Biden administration, for making “every effort” to bring the player home. Cherelle stated that the Biden administration was the first time her husband voted for.
Griner’s handwritten note, which was delivered Monday to the White House, contained this information. Griner’s handwritten note, which was delivered to the White House on Monday, pleaded for Griner not to forget the basketball star.
Griner wrote in the letter, “I’m afraid I might be here forever.” Griner wrote that the family honors those who have fought for freedom on the Fourth of July. This includes my father, a Vietnam War veteran. It hurts to think about how I celebrate this day, because freedom is something entirely different for me this year.
Griner was wrongly detained in Russia in February after Russian officials claimed that she had cannabis oil in her bag. The Russian basketball star was a member of the women’s basketball league in Russia during the WNBA offseason. A Russian judge ordered her to remain in custody during her trial. Griner pleaded guilty on Thursday to drug possession, and smuggling.
Griner’s family, friends and WNBA teammates continue to press for Griner’s release. Reverend Al Sharpton urged Russian authorities to prioritize Griner’s welfare over national sentiments during Friday’s press conference.
Sharpton stated that she didn’t think Russian fans were any different from American fans. Sharpton stated that she saw all of them, as fans who deserve to see women play basketball. She did that and I’m glad she did. We’ll see how it turns out now that she has taken that stance.
