Brittney Griner's mug shot released by Russian state media sparks concern and support online

Russian media recently shared an alleged mug shot of Brittney Griner. This is the first time the WNBA star has been spotted in public following her detainment in February 2022.Russian news channel Russia 24 aired a picture of Griner’s mug shot and according to CNN, the booking photo was captured at a Russian police station, as reported by the state media.Lucy Kafanov 🏳️&zwj;🌈 ⚢@LucyKafanovI've been scouring Russian-language media and now we have our first glimpse of Brittney Griner since her February arrest in Moscow after Russian state TV released a police mug shot of the WNBA Star. Our report for @OutFrontCNN twitter.com/CNN/status/150…CNN@CNNCNN's @LucyKafanov reports why the growing rift between the US and Russia makes it more difficult to secure the release of three Americans held in Russian custody, including WNBA star Brittney Griner.8:20 AM · Mar 9, 202244CNN's @LucyKafanov reports why the growing rift between the US and Russia makes it more difficult to secure the release of three Americans held in Russian custody, including WNBA star Brittney Griner. https://t.co/RFyVTDnc1yI've been scouring Russian-language media and now we have our first glimpse of Brittney Griner since her February arrest in Moscow after Russian state TV released a police mug shot of the WNBA Star. Our report for @OutFrontCNN twitter.com/CNN/status/150…NicNic@KnarlynicWhy do these high profile individuals do thee lowest and dumbest things? I wouldn’t take myself let alone DRUGS into an enemy country.Brittney Griner's Alleged Mug Shot Released By Russian State Media tmz.com/2022/03/08/bri… via @TMZ11:07 AM · Mar 8, 2022Why do these high profile individuals do thee lowest and dumbest things? I wouldn’t take myself let alone DRUGS into an enemy country.Brittney Griner's Alleged Mug Shot Released By Russian State Media tmz.com/2022/03/08/bri… via @TMZThe mug shot is highly significant since Griner has not been seen in the last few weeks. She was arrested amidst the Russia-Ukraine conflict.Speaking about the efforts to bring her back home, TMZ spoke with U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, who said that the State Department is doing everything possible to bring Griner back to the U.S.Twitter users show support to Brittney GrinerAs soon as Russia 24 aired Brittney Griner’s mug shot, people began to show their support and concern for her, and Twitter was flooded with several posts:Tevin Campbell@tevincampbelll🏾Lord please protect Brittney Griner2:26 AM · Mar 9, 20223589555🙏🏾Lord please protect Brittney GrinerBig 🐰@FreddieGibbsFree Brittney Griner.7:31 AM · Mar 9, 20222527678Free Brittney Griner.Rex Chapman🏇🏼@RexChapmanToday would be a good day to bring Brittney Griner home. If a Top-5 men’s player in the world had been detained in Russia right now - for any reason — it would be getting more urgent coverage. IMO.3:43 AM · Mar 8, 2022259563650Today would be a good day to bring Brittney Griner home. If a Top-5 men’s player in the world had been detained in Russia right now - for any reason — it would be getting more urgent coverage. IMO.Matthew A. Cherry@MatthewACherryBring Brittney Griner home.10:50 AM · Mar 8, 20222873983Bring Brittney Griner home.Alexis@alexishoopssBrittney Griner has traveled back and forth to and from Russia for years with no issue. I can't believe some people are just taking the word of Russian law enforcement at face value and talking about her like a criminal when the whole thing is sketchy as hell.10:48 AM · Mar 8, 2022744166Brittney Griner has traveled back and forth to and from Russia for years with no issue. I can't believe some people are just taking the word of Russian law enforcement at face value and talking about her like a criminal when the whole thing is sketchy as hell.S.E. Cupp@secuppIt’s way worse. She’s a woman, a POC and LGBTQ. Russia will use their own awful, barbaric laws against her in their courts. We must all fight for Brittney Griner’s release. twitter.com/lindsaycrouse/…Lindsay Crouse@lindsaycrouse“Imagine if Tom Brady were being held by Russian officials right now.” nymag.com/intelligencer/…9:30 AM · Mar 9, 20221311201“Imagine if Tom Brady were being held by Russian officials right now.” nymag.com/intelligencer/…It’s way worse. She’s a woman, a POC and LGBTQ. Russia will use their own awful, barbaric laws against her in their courts. We must all fight for Brittney Griner’s release. twitter.com/lindsaycrouse/…James Kay@James_M_KaySomeone just asked me about the basketball implications of Brittney Griner’s situation 🙄 We are not even close to being able to have that conversation. Her safety is the only thing we should be focused on right now.11:26 AM · Mar 8, 20221240112Someone just asked me about the basketball implications of Brittney Griner’s situation 🙄 We are not even close to being able to have that conversation. Her safety is the only thing we should be focused on right now.roxane gay@rgayI can’t believe Brittney Griner has been in Russian custody for 3 weeks and the news is just now breaking here. What a nightmare scenario. I cannot even imagine what she must be feeling rn.10:59 AM · Mar 5, 2022293075168I can’t believe Brittney Griner has been in Russian custody for 3 weeks and the news is just now breaking here. What a nightmare scenario. I cannot even imagine what she must be feeling rn.Arielle (Ari) Chambers@ariivoryWoke up thinking about nothing but Brittney Griner. Lord please cover BG, both physically and mentally. It’s unfathomable what she’s going thru. Let’s keep her lifted. We love you BG. We love you.6:43 AM · Mar 6, 20223630364Woke up thinking about nothing but Brittney Griner. Lord please cover BG, both physically and mentally. It’s unfathomable what she’s going thru. Let’s keep her lifted. We love you BG. We love you.Chris Williamson@CWilliamson44I really hope Brittney Griner is okay.11:34 AM · Mar 7, 20223102436I really hope Brittney Griner is okay.It remains unknown when she was arrested, even though the customs stated she was detained in February 2022. She was charged with carrying vape cartridges with cannabis oil inside her luggage.The Russian Federal Customs Service announced her arrest on March 5 amidst the Russia-Ukraine conflict.Brittney Griner was arrested back in February at the airport after hash oil was found in her luggage (Image via Barry Gossage/Getty Images)According to Russian customs officials, the drug dog alerted her luggage containing hash oil. Russian officials have also said that they have launched a drug trafficking investigation. If found guilty, Griner might face a lengthy prison sentence.The liquid was identified as narcotic cannabis oil by an expert and the charges could carry a potential jail term of five to ten years. Griner's identity was initially not mentioned. However, officials noted that she was a two-time Olympic basketball champion for the United States and a WNBA player.Customs service later released a video where airport security services were going through passengers' luggage who looked like Griner.

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