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Brittney Griner pulls out of speaking engagement over 'Gay Baby Jail' note found in hotel room

  • Brittney Griner canceled her appearance at the Women Grow Leadership Summit in Maryland due to security concerns after finding a note with threatening words near her hotel room.
  • The note included the phrase 'Gay Baby Jail', which police stated is often used in video game references.
  • Prince George's County Police confirmed that Griner was not targeted and that the investigation continues to determine who placed the note.
  • Women Grow CEO Dr. Chanda Macias emphasized the importance of safety and expressed disappointment regarding the incident.
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Brittney Griner cancels speaking appearance because of disturbing note

WNBA and Atlanta Dream star player Brittney Griner, 34, canceled a recent speaking engagement in Maryland after discovering a concerning note in her hotel room.

·Atlanta, United States
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Brittney Griner cancels Women’s Leadership appearance after meme taken too far

Basketball star Brittney Griner has cancelled her appearance at this year’s Women Grow Leadership Summit after the “Gay Baby Jail” meme appeared to be taken too far.  Griner was invited as a special guest to the convention, which sees women in the cannabis industry attending the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center near Washington, DC from 18-19 February. The WNBA athlete was expected to discuss drug charges after being incarcerated in a …

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Brittney Griner cancels speech after finding threatening note in hotel room

Brittney Griner has withdrawn from a cannabis convention in Maryland after finding an ominous note in her hotel room.The WNBA star cancelled her speech at the Women Grow Leadership Summit on Monday after finding a piece of duct tape left in the entrance to her hotel room at the Gaylord National containing the words “Gay Baby Jail." The Prince George’s County Police Department told The Advocate that it "was made aware by Gaylord National Resort s…

·Los Angeles, United States
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“Gay Baby Jail”: How a Niche Tumblr Meme Created a Terrifying Situation for Brittney Griner

A note in Griner’s hotel room that appeared threatening may have been left over from an anime convention.

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Brittney Griner pulls out of speaking engagement over 'Gay Baby Jail' note found in hotel room

WNBA star Brittney Griner pulled out of speaking engagement earlier this week after finding a piece of tape in her hotel room with the words “Gay Baby Jail” written on it.

·United States
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WNBA Player Brittney Griner Cancels Speaking Engagement After Finding 'Threat' in Hotel Room

WNBA player Brittney Griner abruptly canceled a speaking engagement near Washington D.C. on Monday after she thought she found a "threat."

·United States
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