He also posted a message from his company Uninterrupted urging users to sign a change.org petition and demanding action from President Biden and Vice President Harris.

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“As a decorated Olympian and member of an elite global sport community, BG’s detention must be resolved out of respect for the sanctity of all sport and for all Americans traveling internationally,” James wrote. “It is imperative that the U.S. Government immediately address this human rights issue and do whatever is necessary to return Brittney home.”

“Join us in demanding that President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris bring Brittney home swiftly and safely by taking action today,” he added.

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One small piece of good news is that the WNBA champion has been able to get emails and letters from fellow players while detained, per The Associated Press. Griner’s agent set up an email account from which messages “are printed out and delivered sporadically in bunches to Griner by her lawyer after they are vetted by Russian officials.” If she has paper she writes a response that her lawyers photograph, or sometimes she just dictates it to them.

For her friends and teammates, it’s about letting Griner know they still have her back. “We just don’t want her to think she’s forgotten,” New York Liberty center Stefanie Dolson said.

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To learn more about Brittney Griner’s case, sign the petition or just to show support go to wearebg.org.