Here's what we know about Brittney Griner's arrest and detention in Russia.
that Griner was the detained player, a source in law enforcement told TASS, the Russian news agency, later that day.
However, on March 23, U.S. officials confirmed that an American embassy representative had been granted access to meet with Griner. During a press conference, spokesman Ned Price said Griner was “doing as well as can be expected under these very difficult circumstances.”said that the league was working with Griner’s legal team, her agent, and the U.S. government to get Griner home as quickly as possible.
On the same day, the State Department said in a statement that Griner had been “wrongfully detained” by the Russian government, adding that “the welfare and safety of U.S. citizens abroad is among the highest priorities of the U.S government.” The agency said that a new team within the agency would begin overseeing her case. On May 13, Griner was denied a request for house arrest and her detention was extended by another 30 days. The U.S.
On May 17, Griner’s agent, Lindsay Kagawa Colas, expressed on Twitter that Griner’s detention is a human rights violation and that she was being used by Russia for diplomatic leverage.and that access has now been denied three times. This proves Brittney is being used as a political bargaining chip,” Colas wrote.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
WNBA star Brittney Griner appears in court in Russia for drug smuggling chargesUS basketball star Brittney Griner went on trial at a court near Moscow on Friday to hear drug charges that could be punishable by up to 10 years in prison.
Consulte Mais informação »
WNBA star Brittney Griner appears in court in Russia for drug smuggling chargesUS basketball star Brittney Griner went on trial at a court near Moscow on Friday to hear drug charges that could be punishable by up to 10 years in prison.
Consulte Mais informação »
Brittney Griner's Arrest and Detainment in Russia: A TimelinePhoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner was arrested in Russia in February and is now being tried on drug charges. Here’s a timeline of her case.
Consulte Mais informação »
Twitter spots a big change to Indiyah's trademark hair colour on Love IslandLove Island 2022 star Indiyah Polack is known for her dark hair featuring its trademark blonde section, but eagle-eyed fans noticed something very different on Tuesday night’s show
Consulte Mais informação »
Top Glasgow hotel popular with stars has off-menu dish adored by guests 'in the know'Jonny Depp stayed in this city centre hotel earlier this month - we wonder if he knew about their 'best kept secret', that doesn't even appear on the grill's A La Carte menu.
Consulte Mais informação »
Mum 'flummoxed' after daughter given detention for not having fully charged iPadA pupil has been given a detention after her iPad was found to be on 93% charge, instead of the school-mandated 97%.
Consulte Mais informação »