He described having to eat rotten food and not receiving much-needed medical care during his time in prison.
“Every day that you’re in prison there, it’s like you’re waking up to a nightmare,” Reed said to a crowd at the rally.
Reed also spoke out on behalf of Paul Whelan, another American detained in Russia. But believes that Griner may be in a more precarious position. And Griner faces greater challenges since she is both Black and gay. Saying Russia “systematically discriminates” against people who are Black or LGBTQ.
“There is no justice in Russia,” he said. “Brittney and Paul will not receive justice in Russia. They’re not going to receive a fair trial; they will not receive a fair investigation. They will be there as hostages until the United States gets them out.”
“Write them, call them, annoy them, don’t leave them alone,” he said.
“Tell them you want Brittney home, and you want the rest of the Americans who are being wrongfully detained home, and you want it done now.”
She was returning to Russia to play for the UMMC Ekaterinburg in the Russian basketball league. And is being accused of running an international drug cartel.
