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As calls grow to free Brittney Griner, Biden says he’s spoken with her wife

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WNBA star Brittney Griner is on trial in Russia after being detained on drug charges in February. A Russian judge has ordered Griner to be detained for the length of her trial, which began last Friday. Griner appealed directly to the president in a handwritten letter delivered to the White House on Monday.

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As calls grow to free Brittney Griner, Biden says he's spoken with her wife

The White House said President Biden and Vice President Harris spoke with Cherelle Griner on Wednesday, as more of the WNBA star's supporters publicly petition him to do more to secure her release.

2 years ago·Washington, United States

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As calls grow to free Brittney Griner, Biden says he’s spoken with her wife

The Biden administration is facing increasing public pressure to secure the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner, who is on trial in Russia after being detained on drug charges in February.A Russian judge has ordered Griner to be detained for the length of her trial, which began last Friday. Her next court appearance is slated to begin on Thursday at 2:30 p.m. local time/4:30 a.m. PST.Griner appealed directly to the president in a handwritten le…

2 years ago·Portland, United States

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As calls grow to free Brittney Griner, Biden says he's spoken with her wife

The White House said President Biden and Vice President Harris spoke with Cherelle Griner on Wednesday, as more of the WNBA star's supporters publicly petition him to do more to secure her release. The post As calls grow to free Brittney Griner, Biden says he’s spoken with her wife appeared first on WABE.

2 years ago·Atlanta, United States

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