Two Olympic gold medalists were arrested at Moscow Airport in February and will continue to be detained before the trial until at least June 18, according to Russian state media. Russian officials claimed to have found cannabis oil in Grinner’s baggage and accused her of smuggling large amounts of narcotic material. This is a crime that can be punished with up to 10 years in prison.
“Russia has no justice,” he said. “Britney and Paul will not be justice in Russia. They will not be fair trialed and will not be fairly investigated. They will be there as hostages until the United States expels them. right.”
“Every day you’re in jail there, it’s like you’re awakening to a nightmare,” he said.
“Write them, call them, irritate them, and don’t leave them alone,” he said. “You want Britney to go home, and you want the rest of the Americans illegally detained at home, and tell them you want to do it now.”
Agents say it’s possible to communicate with Greener
“Sporadic written communication from wives, family, friends and the global sports community is a source of comfort for her illegally detained BG, not in real time, but regular contact with loved ones. It’s inhumane, “said Agent Lindsay Kagawa Chorus. “It’s been more than 105 days since BG heard the voices of his wife and family. It’s clear that Brittney Griner is being used as a political pawn, and President Biden wants Brittney to return home quickly and safely. It is imperative that you do whatever you need to do. “
Grinner’s case is being dealt with by the office of the U.S. Special Envoy for Hostage Affairs (SPEHA), a State Department official confirmed last month, and government diplomacy to ensure the release of Americans illegally detained abroad. Coordinating efforts.
The office may be more flexible in its efforts to negotiate Grinner’s freedom, as it does not necessarily have to wait for Russian proceedings to take place.
“Blood was everywhere on the wall, where prisoners committed suicide, killed other prisoners, and tried to do so,” Reed said.
“The toilet is just a hole in the floor, and there’s junk everywhere on the floor, everywhere on the wall, and there are people walking around like zombies,” he continued.
A State Department spokesman told CNN in April that the Greener and Welan cases remain a top priority for the United States.
“To everyone listening: Go to WeAreBG.org, sign the petition, call the White House, call everyone you know. If you know anyone in the Biden administration, Call them, “the association said in a statement.
CNN’s Kevin Dotson, Jacqueline Rose, Jennifer Hansler, Maegan Vazquez, and Brian Todd contributed to this report.
