Brittney Griner case attracts high-profile help

Former New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson intends to go to Russia to work toward the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner, who has been jailed there since February, ABC News reported.

The trip likely will occur in the next few weeks.

Richardson, who also previously served in Congress as ambassador to the United Nations and energy secretary, has a history of working to facilitate prisoner releases and in mediating internati