Brittney Griner’s wife posts on Instagram about WNBA star’s detainment in Russia

“I love my wife wholeheartedly, so this message comes during one of the weakest moments of my life,” Cherelle Griner wrote.

WNBA star Brittney Griner’s wife has posted to Instagram about the Phoenix Mercury player’s detention in Russia.

Griner was detained after Russian officials said they found vape cartridges containing oil derived from cannabis in her luggage at the Sheremetyevo airport near Moscow.

The offense could carry up to 10 years in prison.

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