Brittney Griner’s wife Cherelle is now speaking out on behalf of the WNBA player’s recent arrest. The world found out last week that Griner has been detained in Russia for several weeks after Russian authorities discovered vape cartridges in her luggage at the local airport.
Many were outraged after news of Griner’s detainement was not made public until weeks after it occurred, especially after the country declared war on Ukraine.
Taking to Instagram, Cherrelle spoke of the difficult time her family is going through.
“Thank you to everyone who has reached out to me regarding my wife’s safe return from Russia,” she captioned a photo of her and the basketball star in part. “Your prayers and support are greatly appreciated. I love my wife wholeheartedly, so this message comes during one of the weakest moments of my life. I understand that many of you have grown to love BG over the years and have concerns and want details. Please honor our privacy as we continue to work on getting my wife home safely.”
The Russian Federal Customs Service confirmed in a statement released Saturday that the detainee was a professional basketball player who won two Olympic gold medals with the United States and played in the WNBA. The Customs Service said Griner could face up to 10 years in a Russian prison, as cannabis is an illegal narcotic in Russia.
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Griner was in Russia to play for UMMC Ekaterinburg, a Russian team she’s played for during the WNBA offseason since 2015.
If you’re wondering, most WNBA players spend time overseas in the offseason, where they earn much more than in the American league.
