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The U.S. has determined that #WNBA star Brittney Griner is being wrongfully detained in Russia.

That means the State Department will work more aggressively to secure her release. latimes.com/sports/story/2…
WNBA star @brittneygriner was taken into custody in Russia in mid-February.

She is still detained there. latimes.com/sports/story/2…
When the @WNBA season opens Friday, all 12 teams will honor Griner and the @PhoenixMercury will spearhead a leaguewide charity initiative. latimes.com/sports/story/2…
"I must talk about why Brittney was in Russia in the first place."

Britney Griner's agent, Lindsay Kagawa Colas, penned an essay for @latimessports calling for change at home so star female athletes won't have to supplement their pay by playing overseas. latimes.com/sports/story/2…
"Now we have a high-stakes example of how economic disparity can have terrifying consequences. ...

"We owe it to Brittney to ensure this history does not repeat, so that no other player, family or community will have to experience this again." latimes.com/sports/story/2…

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