Brittney Griner Receives Support From Family Of Jailed Marine

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The family of Trevor Reed believes the allegations against Griner were fabricated.

Brittney Griner is going through a nightmare in Russia right now. The WNBA star is currently being detained in the country on suspicion of drug trafficking charges. The government says they found Hashish oil in her carry-on bag, which is very much against the law in the country. With that being said, Griner must now wait to be released, which could take a very long time. The American government is looking into her release, but for now, Griner and her family must play the waiting game.

According to TMZ, Griner is now receiving support from the family of Trevor Reed, who was a marine who got jailed in Russia for nine year for reportedly causing harm to an officer during some sort of altercation. 

Brittney Griner Receives Support From Family Of Jailed Marine
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The family's representative Jonathan Franks says that is likely that the Russians are completely making up the charges against Griner, and that she is most likely innocent. Franks and many others have said that the charges against Reed were fabricated as well, which just goes to show that there is a high probability that Griner has done nothing wrong, and she is simply a political prisoner during this very high-tension moment in the geopolitical world.

Griner's situation is a story that continues to develop, so stay tuned to HNHH as we will be sure to bring you all of the latest news and updates. Also, let us know what you think, in the comments down below.

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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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