Three members of the House of Representatives introduced a resolution to push for the release of a basketball player who has been held in Russia on drug charges.
The semifinals of the NBA playoffs will be held at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona.
The congressmen called for the immediate release of the man who grew up in Texas.
The resolution calls on the U.S. government to press Russia for the release of Griner in all interactions with the country.
The case of the Phoenix Mercury player should be made clear to the White House, according to a statement from his wife.
We must move this legislation forward as we continue to work with the administration, specifically the State Department and the hostage negotiator, for the successful return ofBrittney and Paul.
45%. The number of Americans who are very or somewhat concerned about her detainment has gone up from 42% in March to 70% now.
In one of the most direct statements of support for the league yet, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Wednesday he was working side by side with the WNBA to bring the player home. The NBA did not take a higher profile due to the suggestion of experts in and out of government who felt the best path to getBrittney out was not to amplify the issue. The White House, the State Department, hostage negotiators, as well as the private sector, have all been in touch with Silver and Engelbert.
She was arrested at a Moscow airport in February after her luggage was found to contain marijuana. She is currently in pre-trial detention, facing up to 10 years in prison if convicted. A special presidential envoy was assigned to lead her case after she was re-classified by the State Department. Her detainment was extended by 30 days. The Secretary of State told Cherelle that her wife's case has his attention.
The Secretary of State told the woman that her release had his full attention.
According to a report by Forbes, the Russian imprisonment ofBrittney Griner has been extended by 30 days.
According to a report by Forbes, the woman was wrongly imprisoned in Russia by the U.S.
The State Department has a top priority.
The Commissioner of the WNBA called for the return of the player from Russia.
The U.S. reports after finally visiting with the WNBA star.
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