Brittney Griner meets with U.S. officials for first time since Russian detainment started in February

[Carnac]

U.S. consular officials were able to visit with WNBA star Brittney Griner in Russia for the first time Wednesday and reported that she was doing "well." "A U.S. consular official was able to verify that she is doing as well as can be expected," U.S. State Department spokesperson Ned Price said Wednesday. "We'll continue to work closely with her legal team and her broader network."

Brittney Griner meets with U.S. officials for first time since Russian detainment started in February

WNBA star Brittney Griner is doing "well," according to U.S. consular officials who met with her for the first time since she was detained in Russia on Feb. 17.

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[cockhrnleghrn]

Hopefully this will result in a breakthrough.

 

[LETTERL]

That is just poor. It took nearly 7 weeks for SOMEONE from the U.S. to reach out?

 

[dabears17]

That is just poor. It took nearly 7 weeks for SOMEONE from the U.S. to reach out?

This article says the Russians were refusing to give US Consulate access to Griner.

U.S. State Department officials still seeking access to Brittney Griner in Russia; source describes basketball star as doing 'OK'

A source close to Brittney Griner said despite the inability of diplomats to visit her in Russian custody, they have received updates on the basketball star from her Russian attorneys. ''I wouldn't say she's 'good,' but she's OK,'' the source said.

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[LETTERL]

This article says the Russians were refusing to give US Consulate access to Griner.

U.S. State Department officials still seeking access to Brittney Griner in Russia; source describes basketball star as doing 'OK'

A source close to Brittney Griner said despite the inability of diplomats to visit her in Russian custody, they have received updates on the basketball star from her Russian attorneys. ''I wouldn't say she's 'good,' but she's OK,'' the source said.

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Is there a facepalm emoji? I should have read the article!

 

[JellyBean]

Thanks for the updates on Brittney.

 

[Geew1992]

FREE BRITTNEY GRINER

 

[visitingcock]

That is just poor. It took nearly 7 weeks for SOMEONE from the U.S. to reach out?

It takes that long to figure out which Russian official(s) to bribe to be allowed permission to meet with her.

 

[Mulder]

Are there any 'Release Brittney Campaigns' from Sue Bird, Nneka Ogwumike, LeBron James, or Megan Rapinoe? Or, have I just missed them?

 

[dabears17]

Are there any 'Release Brittney Campaigns' from Sue Bird, Nneka Ogwumike, LeBron James, or Megan Rapinoe? Or, have I just missed them?

The US State Department has advised Brittney's family and the team to keep this mostly out of the news and not do any protests or bring a lot of attention to this.

 

[Millenial23]

I feel so bad for her. I wouldn't wish a russian prison on anyone.

 

[Geew1992]

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[LwrcasefaN]

Brittney Griner's detention in Russia has been extended by a month, Russian state news reports

Another month...at least.

 

[baggerbob]

Brittney Griner's detention in Russia has been extended by a month, Russian state news reports

Another month...at least.

Doubt she will play this year, you are already in June. It would take at least a month to get in any type of basketball shape.
Not counting what her mental state will be.

 

[Blue Huskie]

Doubt she will play this year, you are already in June. It would take at least a month to get in any type of basketball shape.
Not counting what her mental state will be.

Her playing status should be the last thing on anyone's mind right now. Just getting her the hell out of there is the ONLY priority.

 

[Carnac]

Griner has been playing in Russia for years. Anyone care to bet that when she is released and allowed to leave the country, she never returns?

 

[baggerbob]

Griner has been playing in Russia for years. Anyone care to bet that when she is released and allowed to leave the country, she never returns?

The US should not allow anyone to travel there in the immediate future.

 

[WFFL]

When she does return at least she will have months worth of two week checks waiting on her if years even better since PHX merc are paying her full salary. Money vs Freedom the obvious answer is freedom overall get home safe BG.

 

[Kaizen]

Griner has been playing in Russia for years. Anyone care to bet that when she is released and allowed to leave the country, she never returns?

She makes more money in Russia than USA. Remember Russia paid DT a good money not to play in USA ($1.5 million compared to $107 K)?

A Russian women's team is paying Diana Taurasi not to play in the WNBA this year

Citing rest, the basketball legend will take in the first real offseason in her career.

sports.yahoo.com

 

[JellyBean]

Griner has been playing in Russia for years. Anyone care to bet that when she is released and allowed to leave the country, she never returns?

I know Russia offers a pretty hefty pay day for many of the women players that go there. But after this, and I am one of the women players thinking about playing in Russia in the future, I would pass. I would go to some other country. I would not even consider playing in Russia every again.

 

[ThatCG1801]

Are there any 'Release Brittney Campaigns' from Sue Bird, Nneka Ogwumike, LeBron James, or Megan Rapinoe? Or, have I just missed them?

Dawn has been posting stuff all over social media calling for her release. Posted a pic of Brittney's wife's commencement guide with her wife's name listed bc she graduated and Brittney couldn't be there bc of being detained. All sorts of things she's been posting.

 

[FormerCTrez]

Are there any 'Release Brittney Campaigns' from Sue Bird, Nneka Ogwumike, LeBron James, or Megan Rapinoe? Or, have I just missed them?

I imagine they’re quietly working behind the scenes, mainly because of where she is. Too much loud noise will surely wake up the bear!

 

[eebmg]

I imagine they’re quietly working behind the scenes, mainly because of where she is. Too much loud noise will surely wake up the bear!

The fact that there is even some line of communication with a government, legal system capable of just about anything seems positive.

 

[CL82]

The US should not allow anyone to travel there in the immediate future.

There is a level four travel advisory in place. That is a recommendation not to travel to Russia and to leave immediately if you are there. There are only limited options in and out of Russia right now. I think a few of the Middle East Airlines still have limited flights.

 

[sun]

Reports: Russia wants 'Merchant of Death' in exchange for Brittney Griner

For the first time since Brittney Griner’s arrest almost three months ago, Russia appears to have publicly signaled its asking price for her safe return.

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[ThatCG1801]

Dawn Staley has offered that, in lieu of our team visiting the White House, if instead the visit can be used by BG's wife to discuss with the POTUS getting Brittney home.

 

[Audi1954]

Wow that is an incredible offer by Dawn Staley. It would be great if the White House did both.

 

[JellyBean]

I am just hoping that some cooler heads higher up the diplomatic ladder is working some back-channel angles working out a deal to get Brittney home. There are always some behind the scenes deal making between countries.