WNBA's Brittney Griner Must Be Released By Russia Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Says - The ReidOut - MSNBC

[Rhiannon12866]

Amid historic sanctions against Russia, concern is growing for Americans detained in Russia, including WNBA superstar Brittney Griner. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee discusses calling on the Russian government to release Griner and other detained Americans. Aired on 03/09/2022.




Calls For Release Of Olympian Brittney Griner - Zerlina. - The Choice MSNBC

U.S. Olympian and basketball star Brittney Griner has been imprisoned in Russia for over a month due to accusations of transporting drugs. Texas Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee has been demanding her immediate release and joins Zerlina Maxwell with the latest. Aired on 03/08/2022.

[MontanaMama]

1. Whaaaat?

President Biden please make this phone call. Brittney Griner is a high value hostage. Bring her home before Putler gets more desperate.

[Rhiannon12866]

2. I'm also wondering who are the other Americans being "detained." Hostages???

[MontanaMama]

3. I am wondering the same.

Embarrassed I didn’t know about this.

[Rhiannon12866]

5. Oh, I'm embarrassed to say that I didn't, either. We are overwhelmed with news these days

I skipped over this story last night, since I focus on the prime stuff I actually watch. But when I saw that Sheila Jackson Lee was on with Joy Reid, I remembered yesterday's story. I sure hope that the government is working on this, but what's going on in Ukraine and our active support for them makes this problematic.

[SheltieLover]

4. Wondering the same thing.

[Rhiannon12866]

6. This was a news story that I hadn't seen

But we are overwhelmed with so much breaking news these days.

[SheltieLover]

7. I didn't see a news story about this.

Not to say one didn't exist. Maybe the other hostage situation was not covered.

[Rhiannon12866]

8. The major news outlets are focused on Ukraine.

[SheltieLover]

9. Yes, but I read a lot.

Didn't see anything about other Americans being held in russia.

I certainly hope this young lady is released!

And I hope other athletes & companies in the future refrain from business in russia.

[Rhiannon12866]

10. That's the thing, it is anything but safe these days.

And this invasion was anticipated.

[SheltieLover]

11. Yup

Dunno why she stayed there so long. It's a real shame!

No coincidence she is an Olympian.

[PoliticAverse]

12. The other Americans is apparently a reference to some older cases, including that of...

Paul Whelan and Trevor Reed.

[SheltieLover]

13. Thx!

[Rhiannon12866]

14. Thank you!

Being held in Russia at any time is very dangerous, but especially now.

[kacekwl]

15. The line needs to be drawn. No Americans

to be held hostage by Russia. Release in 24 hours or we will consider it a hostile act and take all measures to get them out. Period. No wavering.