Who is Brittney Griner?

She is a WNBA player who was detained in Russia for nearly ten months.

What did Cherelle do during Brittney's detention?

She spoke publicly and urged U.S. officials to secure Brittney's release.

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Brittney Griner files for divorce from wife of 7 years who fought for her release from Russia

First publishedJul 31, 17:49 UTC

Last updatedJul 31, 19:47 UTC · 12m ago

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Brittney Griner files for divorce from wife of 7 years who fought for her release from Russia

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WNBA player Brittney Griner has filed for divorce from her wife of seven years, Cherelle, court records show.Cherelle was a vocal voice during Griner's Russian imprisonment, constantly pleading with U.S. government officials to bring the former Atlanta Dream star home.When Griner returned home in late 2022, she thanked then-President Joe Biden for his efforts.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"Over the last 9 months you have been so privy to one of the darkest moments of my life and so today I’m just standing here overwhelmed with emotions but the most important emotion that I have right now is just sincere gratitude for President Biden and his entire administration," Cherelle said with Biden and then-Vice President Kamala Harris by her side.Cherelle thanked several members of the Biden administration, Griner's former Phoenix Mercury, the WNBPA and Brittney’s agency for doing all they could to keep the WNBA superstar in the spotlight after she was detained, sentenced and then transferred to a Russian penal colony in the final moments of her detention."Today, my family is whole.

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Brittney Griner has filed for divorce from her wife, Cherelle Griner. They were married for seven years. Cherelle publicly advocated for Brittney's release while she was detained in Russia.

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The case shows how personal struggles can affect even high‑profile athletes. It also highlights the role of spouses in advocating for prisoners abroad.

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Who is Brittney Griner?: She is a WNBA player who was detained in Russia for nearly ten months.
What did Cherelle do during Brittney's detention?: She spoke publicly and urged U.S. officials to secure Brittney's release.

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