Brittney Griner files for divorce from wife of 7 years who fought for her release from Russia
WNBA player Brittney Griner has filed for divorce from her wife, Cherelle Griner, ending a marriage that lasted seven years. The split is notable because Cherelle was a prominent advocate for Griner during her detention in Russia and campaign for her return to the United States.
Griner was arrested in Russia in 2022 and later returned to the US in a prisoner exchange after months in custody. The article reports the divorce filing but provides limited detail on the reasons for the couple’s separation.
- Brittney Griner has filed for divorce from Cherelle Griner.
- The couple had been married for seven years.
- Cherelle publicly campaigned for Griner’s release from Russia.