US Reclassifies Brittney Griner , As ‘Wrongfully Detained’ by Russia.<br />The WNBA star was arrested and <br />detained in Russia in February for having <br />cannabis vape cartridges in her luggage.<br />The WNBA star was arrested and <br />detained in Russia in February for having <br />cannabis vape cartridges in her luggage.<br />She remains in <br />Russian custody.<br />She remains in <br />Russian custody.<br />'USA TODAY' reports that on May 3, the U.S. State Department confirmed it has reclassified Griner as being "wrongfully detained" by Russia.<br />'USA TODAY' reports that on May 3, the U.S. State Department confirmed it has reclassified Griner as being "wrongfully detained" by Russia.<br />The welfare and safety of U.S. citizens abroad is among the highest priorities of the U.S. Government. [We will] continue to undertake efforts to prove appropriate support to Ms. Griner, State department spokesman, to 'USA TODAY'.<br />'USA TODAY' reports Griner is scheduled to have a hearing on May 19.<br />'USA TODAY' reports Griner is scheduled to have a hearing on May 19.<br />Former Gov. Bill Richardson, , who helped to secure the release of former Marine Trevor Reed from Russia, is also working to ensure Griner returns home safely.<br />Former Gov. Bill Richardson, , who helped to secure the release of former Marine Trevor Reed from Russia, is also working to ensure Griner returns home safely.<br />Former Gov. Bill Richardson, , who helped to secure the release of former Marine Trevor Reed from Russia, is also working to ensure Griner returns home safely.<br />The former governor has reportedly helped to negotiate the release of over 20 prisoners and hostages.<br />Nneka Ogwumike, the president of the WNBPA, took to Twitter on May 3 to express the league's support for Griner
