WNBA star Brittney Griner, who spent 10 months in Russian custody on drug charges, is calling for the release of Wall St. Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who has been detained there and accused …
Griner said on Instagram she is concerned for his safety and urged President Joe Biden to take action.
Gershkovich was arrested by Russian authorities last Thursday and accused of spying. He is the first US journalist since the Cold War to be detained byGriner was convicted by a Russian court for possession of cannabis oil in 2022. She was released in a controversial prisoner swap.“Our hearts are filled with great concern for Evan Gershkovich and his family since Evan’s detainment in Russia.
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