NBA star Brittney Greener asked President Joe Biden to protect her in a letter to the White House on Monday as she continues to be held in Russia on drug possession charges.

In her letter, Greiner wrote: “Since I am sitting here in a Russian prison, alone with my thoughts and without the protection of my husband, family, friends, Olympic jersey or any achievements, I am terrified to be here. forever, fourth of July (American Independence Day). Our family usually honors those who fought for our freedom, including my father, a Vietnam War veteran.”

“It hurts me to think about how I usually celebrate this day, because this year freedom means something completely different to me,” she said.

Grainer arrived in court last week handcuffed and wearing a Jimi Hendrix T-shirt.

Translated by Mohamed Bazzi.