Brittney Griner Urges Biden, 'Don't Forget About Me', in Handwritten Letter.<br />Brittney Griner Urges Biden, 'Don't Forget About Me', in Handwritten Letter.<br />The handwritten letter penned by the Phoenix Mercury star was received at the White House in July 4.<br />I realize you are dealing with <br />so much, Brittney Griner, Letter to President Biden, via CNN.<br />But please don't forget about me and the other American detainees. Please do all you can to bring us home, Brittney Griner, Letter to President Biden, via CNN.<br />Griner has been detained in Russia since February after cannabis oil was allegedly discovered in her luggage.<br />Her trial for the offense began last week.<br />Griner also described the fear and pain she is experiencing by being detained in Russia.<br />I'm terrified I might be <br />here forever, Brittney Griner, Letter to President Biden, via CNN.<br />On the 4th of July, our family normally honors the service of those who fought for our freedom, including my father who is a Vietnam War Veteran. , Brittney Griner, Letter to President Biden, via CNN.<br />It hurts thinking about how I usually celebrate this day because freedom means something completely different <br />to me this year, Brittney Griner, Letter to President Biden, via CNN.<br />I believe in you. I still have so much good to do with my freedom that you can help restore, Brittney Griner, Letter to President Biden, via CNN.<br />A spokesperson for the National Security Council stated July 4 the U.S. position that "the Russian Federation is wrongfully detaining Brittney Griner.".<br />President Biden has been clear about the need to see all U.S. nationals who are held hostage or wrongfully detained abroad released, including <br />Brittney Griner. , Adrienne Watson, National Security Council Spokesperson, via CNN.<br />The U.S. government continues to work aggressively – using every available means — to bring <br />her home, Adrienne Watson, National Security Council Spokesperson, via CNN.<br />The President's team is in regular contact with Brittney's family and we will continue to work to support her family, Adrienne Watson, National Security Council Spokesperson, via CNN
