The US Department of State has determined that Russia has “wrongfully detained” American basketball player Brittney Griner, an official said, in a move that means the United States will work more aggressively to secure her release.A State Department official told ESPN on Tuesday that envoy for hostage affairs Roger Carstens will lead a team tasked with securing Griner’s release.“The Department of State has determined that the Russian Federation has wrongfully detained US citizen Brittney Griner,” the official said. “With this determination, the Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs Roger Carstens will lead the interagency team for securing Brittney Griner’s release.”
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