United States:
International Tensions Limit U.S. Ability To Assist Griner, Firestone Says
18 April 2022
Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP
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Though WNBA star Britney Griner continues to have access to her
legal team, the United States is limited by the tensions arising
from Russia's invasion of Ukraine in its ability to help Griner
out of the Russian prison where she is currently being held on drug
possession allegations, Partner Tom Firestone tells
CNN's Situation Room.
"There is very little the U.S Government can do right now.
We have very limited leverage over Russia for very obvious reasons
right now, given the political situation," Tom says.
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