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La liberación de la jugadora Brittney Griner luego de su excarcelación por poseer un aceite que contenía cannabis, fue liberada tras estar 10 meses privada de su libertad. La interna llegaba a Rusia para sumarse al UMMC Ekaterinburg.

En agosto había sido sentenciada a nueve años de prisión por narcotráfico y hace algunas semanas había sido enviada a una colonia rusa. Fue liberada este jueves en un canje de presos entre Rusia y Estados Unidos.

Muchas personalidades se expresaron en sus redes sociales contentas por la liberación de Brittney Griner, desde el presidente de Estados Unidos, Joe Biden, pasando por artistas, actores y varias estrellas de la NBA. Repasamos los mensajes.

Moments ago I spoke to Brittney Griner.

She is safe.
She is on a plane.
She is on her way home. pic.twitter.com/FmHgfzrcDT

— President Biden (@POTUS) December 8, 2022

US officials: Russia frees WNBA player Brittney Griner in prisoner swap, with US releasing Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout. pic.twitter.com/JEsGaOfFiu

— ESPN (@espn) December 8, 2022

BREAKING: Brittney Griner released by Russia in 1-for-1 prisoner swap for arms dealer Viktor Bout, U.S. official says https://t.co/oa6fEPHtM9

— CBS News (@CBSNews) December 8, 2022

My last tweet was no shot at Brittney Griner. I’m super happy she’s back home as she should be. I just have family who have served and it’s crazy to me the President wouldn’t bring him home too. I’m the furthest thing from a trump supporter but I’m not a fan of Biden either.

— Micah Parsons (@MicahhParsons11) December 8, 2022

Grateful for the long-overdue release of Brittney Griner today from Russian custody. Kudos to @POTUS and his administration for the difficult diplomatic work involved to make it happen. We’re looking forward to having Brittney back home. https://t.co/G5yKliRoxd

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) December 8, 2022

Brittney Griner is free!

After 294 days in Russian captivity, @POTUS negotiated a "one-for-one" prisoner swap.

Thank you to President Biden, and to all those who worked so hard to secure her freedom.

— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) December 8, 2022

Brittney Griner is coming home.

Just incredibly good news.

Thank you to President Biden and everyone in the administration who made this happen, as well as the advocates who pushed for it. https://t.co/xwAIyArOoK

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) December 8, 2022

Today, Brittney Griner’s wrongful detention in Russia finally ends and she is on her way home to be reunited with her family. Her release is the product of painstaking negotiations and @POTUS’ commitment to bring home every U.S. citizen wrongfully detained anywhere in the world.

— Vice President Kamala Harris (@VP) December 8, 2022

After 294 days of tireless work… Our friend, sister, loved one, Brittney Griner is FREE. We love you BG 🧡 pic.twitter.com/UQ7PARbVhg

— WNBA (@WNBA) December 8, 2022

💜 🧡 https://t.co/ab3SwpbDzI

— Los Angeles Sparks (@LASparks) December 8, 2022

Thank you God, you the greatest 🙏🏽🧡 https://t.co/aCcNsPRoJD

— Ja Morant (@JaMorant) December 8, 2022

We've all been waiting for this moment!#WeAreBG https://t.co/MZAKqjaDm2

— familaschio (@familaschio) December 8, 2022

BG is coming home! 🙏🏾 Amazing news. Much love @Brittneygriner #WeAreBG https://t.co/CcfzOde3yn

— Carmelo Anthony (@carmeloanthony) December 8, 2022

Today marks the 𝟐𝟗𝟏st day of BG’s wrongful detention.

Everyday we pray that she holds on just a little bit tighter until this nightmare is over. Yesterday, today and everyday we remind the world, #WeAreBG 🧡 pic.twitter.com/hQ7tTQ225d

— Phoenix Mercury (@PhoenixMercury) December 5, 2022

It has been 293 days since our friend, Brittney Griner, has been wrongfully detained in Russia. It is time for her to come home. @WhiteHouse @potus @vp , we are paying attention and we are counting on you. #WeAreBG

— Breanna Stewart (@breannastewart) December 7, 2022

BG is FREE 💙🧡#WeAreBG pic.twitter.com/HD2H4Q5ESC

— Chicago Sky (@chicagosky) December 8, 2022