ICYMI: The U.S. State Department is DEMANDING Russia allow its officials to see Brittney Griner
In a statement released toon Friday, the U.S. State Dept. said it's"insisting" Russia"provide consular access" to Griner -- explaining the request has been repeatedly denied over the last few weeks.
It's all quite notable, considering it's the first time the U.S. State Department has used her name publicly.was asked about her case less than two weeks ago, he declined to get into specifics, saying only,"Whenever an American is detained anywhere in the world, we of course stand ready to provide every possible assistance."
On Friday, though, officials finally acknowledged in their statement that they"are closely engaged on this case." They added they are in"frequent contact with Brittney Griner's legal team."since mid-February, after authorities say she went through airport security with hash oil in her luggage.
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