Brittney Griner is preparing a book about her “incomprehensible” arrest in Russia

basketball player Britney Grinerstar of the Phoenix Mercury and the US national team, announced on Tuesday that he would write a memoir about his ten months of imprisonment in Russiaafter being arrested for drug possession and released on 8 December.

The two-time Olympic champion wrote in her social networks.

I arrived in Moscow for a reunion with UMMC-Yekaterinburg and was immediately detained at the airport. That day marked the beginning of an incomprehensible period in my life that I only now feel ready to share.

Later he added.

After ten difficult months in detention, I am grateful that I was rescued and returned home. Readers will get to know my story and understand why I am so grateful for the tremendous support people have given me.

The player, who signed with the Phoenix Mercury for a year and returned to the WNBA in May, also assured that with her book she hopes to draw readers’ attention to other “Americans wrongfully detained abroad, such as Paul Whelan, Evan Gershkovich, Emad Shargi.” , among others.

Arrested in February 2022 at the Russian airport, Griner was sentenced in August to nine years in prison for drug possession and smuggling after being arrested for carrying vaping marijuana oil cartridges.

US authorities announced in December an agreement with Russian authorities to release her in exchange for an arms dealer. Victor Boot.

“It’s good to be at home! The last ten months have been a constant battle.”He stated this in a statement released upon his return to the United States.

Griner has since confirmed his desire to return to the courts with the Phoenix Mercury.

I also want to be very clear on one thing: I intend to play basketball for the Phoenix Mercury of the WNBA this season, and in doing so, I look forward to saying thank you personally and soon to those of you who have supported me. for me, they wrote or published for me.

In 2021, Griner’s last season in the WNBA, the Phoenix Mercury reached the Finals but lost in a title shot. chicago sky.

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(According to information from EFE)


Source: Aristegui Noticias

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