Brittney Griner, a 10-way Wnba All-Starwas a no-show for a striking engagement for which she was booked for just outside Washington, DC
The Atlanta Dream The decision of the center came from a note that she discovered at the entrance of her hotel room in National Harbor, Maryland. Griner was planned to speak at the Women Grow Leadership Summit on 17 February. But event organizers informed those present who withdrew Griner after they saw “threatening objects and words” outside her hotel room.
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October 29, 2024; Phoenix, Ariz, vs; WNBA player Brittney Griner joins Pomer Latinx to promote “Cabalgata to the Polls”, a horse -riding event and live Banda music to celebrate the national mood early day. (Joe Rondone/The Republic/USA Today Network via Imagn Images)
The comment in question contained the words “gay baby jail”, Wusa 9 reported. The words seemed to have been written on a piece of duct tape.
The Prince George police confirmed the launch of an investigation in Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, the site of the conference.
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“Detectives have learned that the expression ‘Gay Baby Jail’ is often used as a reference of video games,” a statement from the police obtained by TMZ Sports read. “The moment the tape was established, a big convention took place at the Gaylord that attracts thousands of people, many with interest in anime and enthusiasts of video games. At the moment, detectives have no link to or threats against the guest who tape found. “
Gold medal winner Brittney Griner of the United States holds the American flag. (Reuters/Evelyn Hockstein)
Women Grow is an organization that brings women together with the aim of promoting leadership within the cannabis industry. Women grow CEO Dr. Chanda Macias told Wusa9 that the hotel staff claimed that the message was a cruel joke that was left an earlier guest, who was ultimately not removed by the household.
“I don’t know what their protocols are, but I don’t know why rooms would not be cleaned,” said Macias.
Researchers added that “detectives work to determine who placed the piece of tape when it was done and the intention behind it.”
An interview from 2013 with Sports Illustrated is assumed that Griner has discussed her sexuality has marked. During the interview, Griner was asked about the differences in public acceptance, because it was related to male athletes versus female athletes who reveal their sexuality.
Phoenix Mercury Center Brittney Griner pauses on the field during the second half of a WNBA basketball match against the Seattle Storm, 3 September 2019, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, file)
“I really couldn’t answer why that is so different,” Griner told the outlet at the time. “If you are one, it’s just who you are. Again, as I said, just be who you are.” Griner added that she did not prioritize what others thought of her personal life.
“Don’t worry about what other people are going to say, because they are always going to say something, but if you are just faithful to yourself, let it shine on. Don’t hide who you really are,” she said.
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Griner, a double WNBA defending player of the year, has been married to Cherelle Griner since 2019. The couple welcomed their first child together in July 2024.
Griner spent the first 11 seasons of her WNBA career with the Phoenix Mercury. She signed a contract with the dream in January.
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