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  Some Americans Are Unkind to Brittney Griner Because of Geopolitical Tensions Because of geopolitical tensions, the case of Brittney Griner is muddled. She is not a victim, but a pawn in a much larger game. Essentially, she is a Russian "hostage," but that's not entirely true. And some Americans are unkind to her because of it. That said, some people are trying to make sense of it all. Brittney Griner's case is muddled by geopolitical tensions Despite a plea deal and a court date in July, WNBA star Brittney Griner remains in Russian custody. She was detained in February after illegal cannabis oil was allegedly found in her luggage at the Moscow airport. As a result, her case is complicated by geopolitical tensions and the US's desire to ensure her safe return. While Russia has not yet publicly claimed responsibility for Griner's detention, the United States has been leading sanctions against Russian leaders for a long time. While there have been tensions bet