The controversial decision that led to the release of Brittney Griner continues to be a topic of discussion among the nation’s think tanks. The Biden Administration secured her release after nearly ten months of Russian exile. Griner’s detention was widely discussed across the country, bringing to light the argument of whether the White House made the right decision to free her. At the same time, Brittney Griner’s saga has shed light on the millions of prisoners incarcerated throughout the country for similar crimes. Notably, a recent sharp-tongued claim about Brittney Griner has provided a scathing reality check for the American government.

Griner was detained under drug possession and smuggling charges by Russian authorities. She was released as part of a prisoner swap deal in exchange for convicted arms dealer Viktor Bout. Meanwhile, Paul Whelan, who was a part of the initial deal offered by the US, remains detained in Russia. Thus, the decision that led to the release of Brittney Griner is generating a great deal of debate. Now, a recent claim has provided a unique perspective while shedding light on the miseries of other prisoners like Griner.

Millions of prisoners suffer for crimes similar to Brittney Griner

Brittney Griner received a lot of negative attention recently as critics debated that Whelan should have been included in the deal involving Bout. Meanwhile, the critical argument that whether the two countries should incarcerate people for minor crimes at all remains far from discussion.

A recent New York Magazine report concluded, “The next step is recognizing that this was not because she[Brittney Griner] is famous and talented, or was geopolitically useful at that particular moment, but because she is human ? and America?s jails and prisons are overflowing with humans like her, desperate for the same chance.”

The report claimed that nearly 3 million people are incarcerated for minor crimes in the US and Russian prisons. BG’s imprisonment in Russia shed light on the disturbing lives of millions of minor crime prisoners in the two countries, who are sill suffering.

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The report further pointed out President Joe Biden’s decision to pardon thousands of prisoners in America, who faced similar charges to Brittney Griner. However, it also highlighted how the Biden administration has been very frugal with the execution of their decisions. More is needed to be done for minor crime prisoners who deserve to be reunited with their families like Griner was.

Griner aims to help free American citizens stuck abroad

Brittney Griner faced some tough conditions during her detainment in Russia. However, there are countless citizens still stuck in foreign countries. Sources close to Griner have claimed that she hopes to use her platform to shed light on the sufferings of incarcerated citizens overseas.

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BG is worried about the former marine’s prolonged detention in Russia. She hopes to be able to contribute to the freedom of Paul Whelan. Thus, the 2014 WNBA champ aims to make an impression beyond the court after a life-transforming experience.