Brittney Griner asks Joe Biden for his intervention so she can come home
Today on Independence day, WNBA star Brittney Griner issued a letter to President Biden asking for his help, saying that she is terrified of being there forever, she also mentions that she voted for him and hopes he can help her return to her wife.
She is looking for help
Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner is calling for the POTUS intervention, stating that on an important date like July 4th there is a service for all who fought for the United States' freedom, like her father who is a Vietnam War Veteran.
As you may recall Griner is being detained in a Russian prison on alleged drug charges, and although this has been a high-profile case, there hasn't been any significant traction to bring her home.
Griner's legal team and reps made the letter public, which reads as follows:
"As I sit here 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."
She wants to return to her family
"On the 4th of July, our family normally honors the service of those who fought for our freedom, including my father who is a Vietnam War Veteran. It hurts thinking about how I usually celebrate this day because freedom means something completely different to me this year."
As I sit here 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
She mentions that she believes in Biden
"I realize you are dealing with so much, but please don't forget about me and the other American Detainees. Please do all you can to bring us home. I voted for the first time in 2020 and I voted for you. I believe in you. I still have so much good to do with my freedom that you can help restore. I miss my wife! I miss my family! I miss my teammates! It kills me to know they are suffering so much right now. I am grateful for whatever you can do at this moment to get me home."
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