Biden, Harris speak with wife of Brittney Griner about her detention

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President Joe Biden spoke with the wife of detained WNBA player Brittney Griner. Biden assured Cherelle Griner that he is working to win Griner's freedom as soon as possible. The Phoenix Mercury star has been detained for four months and is on trial in Russia. She is accused of possessing vape cartridges containing cannabis oil.

1 month ago·Washington, United States

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News18 India

Joe Biden Reassures Detained Brittney Griner's Wife of Partners' Release Efforts

Two-time Olympic champion Griner, who has been held in Russia since February, faces up to 10 years in prison on charges of smuggling cannabis vape cartridges into the country

1 month ago·India

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Reuters

Biden, Harris speak to wife of detained basketball player Brittney Griner

U.S. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris spoke on Wednesday with the wife of U.S. basketball player Brittney Griner, who is detained in Russia, the White House said.

1 month ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Biden tells jailed star Brittney Griner’s wife he’s working to get her home

Joe Biden has called the wife of WNBA player Brittney Griner and has pledged that he is working to win her release as soon as possible, the White House said

1 month ago·London, United Kingdom

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CBC News

Biden tells Brittney Griner's wife he's working to get WNBA star out of Russia

President Joe Biden spoke Wednesday with the wife of detained WNBA player Brittney Griner, who is on trial in Russia, and assured her that that he is working to win Griner's freedom as soon as possible, the White House said.

1 month ago·Canada

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The Independent

Biden calls Brittney Griner’s wife after she attacked him for not helping WNBA star

WNBA star has been in detention since February

1 month ago·London, United Kingdom

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NDTV

Joe Biden Speaks With Wife Of Basketball Star Detained In Russia

Two-time Olympic champion Brittney Griner -- who has been held in Russia since February -- faces up to 10 years in prison on charges of smuggling cannabis vape cartridges into the country

1 month ago·New Delhi, India

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