U.S. Rep. Colin Allred says he’s working with State Department to secure release of WNBA star Brittney Griner from Russia

A U.S. congressman who played football at Baylor is among those concerned about the welfare of Brittney Griner , who is being held in Russia on drug charges.

Rep. Colin Allred (D-Texas) spoke Wednesday about Griner, who played for Baylor’s women’s basketball team from 2009 to 2013 and has been with the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury for nine seasons.

Allred said Griner, who also played for UMMC Ekaterinburg, was detained in Russia on Feb. 17.”My office has been in touch with the State Department, and we’re working with them to see what is the best way forward,” said Allred, who a member […]

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