Report: U.S. says Brittney Griner 'wrongfully detained'

The U.S. government now says WNBA star Brittney Griner is being "wrongfully detained" in Russia, ESPN reported Tuesday.

The Phoenix Mercury center was arrested at a Moscow-area airport on Feb. 17 when a search of her luggage allegedly revealed vape cartridges containing hashish oil. She has not been formally charged but is scheduled to have a hearing on May 19.

"The Department of State has determined that the Russian Fe