Brittney Griner deserves more than the support of the United States

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Brittney Griner deserves more than the support of the United States. She deserves US currency.

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Brittney Griner was released from Russian custody after U.S. and Russian officials successfully negotiated a prisoner exchange.

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Following her February arrest, Griner spent 294 days in captivity.

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TASS reports that Brittney Griner’s detention by Russian authorities has been extended until May 19. Griner is a seven-time WNBA All-Star.

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Mid-February, Griner was reportedly detained at an airport near Moscow for allegedly possessing vape cartridges containing cannabis-derived oil.

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With the exception of a mugshot that circulated in early March, she has not been seen since, and there have been few updates on her whereabouts.

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A drug offence could land her in prison for up to ten years in Russia.

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It is time for the league to take responsibility for the safety and security of its players without shifting the costs to the fans

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