‘This unjust detention is over and Brittney Griner is coming home,’ says Senator Mark Kelly

(KYMA, KECY) - Phoenix Mercury player Brittney Griner was released from Russian prison and Arizona Senator Mark Kelly announced his statement on the situation.

“This unjust detention is over and Brittney Griner is coming home. I’m so happy for her wife, Cherelle, and their whole family. Thank you to everyone who advocated for Brittney’s release and to the State Department and White House who worked so hard to make this happen,” said Kelly who serves on the Senate Armed Services Committee. 

The press release mentioned Senator Kelly has been an advocate for Griner's release and stayed in touch with her wife and encouraged the Biden administration to secure Griner's timely release.