Several hundred fans have gathered for a rally in support of the Phoenix Mercury's Brittney Griner, hoping their sentiments reach the WNBA star 6,000 miles away in a Russian jail cell.
, Cherelle, on Wednesday to tell her that he is working to free her as soon as possible.
The rally at the Footprint Center, home of the Phoenix Mercury and Suns, was part celebration of Griner’s accomplishments on and off the court with a call to action.
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