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Griner's trial on charges that she tried to smuggle vape cartridges with hashish oil into Russia began Friday. Legal experts and U.S. officials have described the proceeding as a "show trial" that is certain to end in a conviction. Griner's family and supporters have tried to ratchet up pressure on the White House and the U.S. State Department to negotiate a trade that would bring her home.
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Russian state media outlets, which typically operate under government instruction, have reported that there are discussions about trading Griner for a Russian man who is serving a 25-year sentence for financing terrorism. U.S. officials are also trying to secure the release of another American who has been in Russian custody since 2018.
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A representative for Griner would not detail how [the letter] got from Griner's cell to the White House. Griner, detained since mid-February, has been able to send and receive notes to friends and family through her Russian attorneys, although all the messages have been monitored.