I’ve went through that and understand what that means.”AdvertisementWhen asked what she would tell Gershkovich in person if she could, Griner urged: “Stay strong. Griner was detained in Russia herself when customs officials found small amounts of medically prescribed hash oil in her luggage in 2022. The Phoenix Mercury star spent 10 months in prison before U.S. officials negotiated a controversial prisoner swap in late 2023. He was the first American journalist arrested on those charges since Nicholas Daniloff in 1986. “We will continue to do everything possible to press for Evan’s release and to support his family,” the statement, which was also shared on social media, continued.

Source: Wall Street Journal July 20, 2024 20:36 UTC