Lesbian pro-basketballer’s wife releases message on spouse’s Russian drug arrest

Cherelle Griner, the wife of lesbian pro-basketball player Brittney Griner, has expressed thanks to her wife’s supporters after recent reports of Brittney’s arrest by Russian authorities over drug charges.

In February, Brittney Griner was arrested at Sheremetyevo Airport near Moscow when Russian Federal Customs Service agents discovered cannabis oil vape cartridges in her luggage. She has since been accused of “large-scale transportation of drugs.” Under Russian law, the charges carry a 5- to 10-year prison sentence.

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“Thank you to everyone who has reached out to me regarding my wife’s safe return from Russia,” Cherelle wrote on Instagram on Saturday. “Your prayers and support are greatly appreciated. I love my wife wholeheartedly, so this message comes during one of the weakest moments of my life. I understand that many of you have grown to love [Britney Griner] over the years and have concerns and want details. Please honor our privacy as we continue to work on getting my wife home safely.”

 

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