An official from the U.S. State Department talks about her conversation with a woman in court. 1:45
After the All-Star acknowledged she feared never returning home, she asked Biden to not forget about her and the other Americans.
The president has read the letter that was delivered to him by her representatives. According to Cherelle, she hadn't heard from Biden.
The press secretary for the White House was asked a lot about the subject. She did not say how Biden reacted to the letter.
It's very personal to him.
Jean-Pierre didn't say if there were plans for Biden to speak with the family, but he did say that Jake Sullivan and Antony Blinken had spoken to the wife.
According to Jean-Pierre, Biden wanted to get people home.
Jean-Pierre said that they would use every tool they could to make that happen.
A trial in Russia began last week after she was arrested in February for possession of cannabis oil. The trial will continue.
In Russian criminal cases only a small percentage of defendants are acquitted.
The excerpts from her letter were shared by her representatives.
"As I sit in a Russian prison, alone with my thoughts and without the protection of my wife, family, friends, Olympic jersey, or any accomplishments, I'm terrified I might be here forever," wrote the basketball player.
On the 4th of July, our family usually honors the service of those who fought for our freedom, including my father who is a Vietnam War Veteran. It hurts to think about how I usually celebrate this day, but it's not the same this year.
Since the letter was delivered, Cherelle wasn't able to communicate with the White House.
"I haven't heard from him in a long time and it's very disappointing," Cherelle said.
It is an indication of how afraid her wife is that she reached out to Biden.
The strongest person I know isBG. She doesn't say words like that lightly. She is terrified that she won't see us again. I do the same thing. I'm pretty sure she said she was going to write him because my family couldn't get him. I will do it myself.
In the letter, she asked Biden to use his powers to bring her back.
We need you to bring us home. I voted for you for the first time. I think you will do well. I still have a lot to do with my freedom and you can help restore it. I don't have my family anymore. I don't like my teammates. I don't think it's right that they are suffering right now. I'm grateful for everything you can do to get me back.
Through her agent's email account, she has been able to keep in touch with her family and friends. After they are approved by Russian officials, the emails are printed out and delivered to her. Once the lawyers get back to their office, they will send any responses back to the U.S.
She was supposed to call her wife on their anniversary but it didn't happen because of an unfortunate mistake.
The prisoner swap in April that brought home Marine veteran Trevor Reed in exchange for a Russian pilot convicted of drug-trafficking conspiracy has been encouraged by Griner's fans. Her case was moved under the supervision of the special presidential envoy for hostage affairs after the State Department designated her as wrongly imprisoned.
The other Americans being wrongly held in Russia are not the only ones. A former Marine and security director is serving time for espionage.
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