American Detained in Russia Is ‘Near Death,’ Advocate Says
Family and advocates say Robert Gilman has a high fever and high blood pressure and could die without urgent medical care, according to his lawyer.
- Former U.S. Marine Robert Gilman, detained in Russia since 2022, is gravely ill in a psychiatric ward after 47 days in "a dissociative stupor," according to advocates. He is handcuffed to a hospital bed and receiving artificial feeding.
- Russian authorities extended Gilman's sentence to 10 years last year following convictions for assaulting prison staff. His family and Global Reach dispute the "series of vague and escalating charges," alleging he was "goaded" into actions via forced drugging.
- Gilman's mother, Nina Gilman, recently traveled to Russia hoping to see her son, but hospital officials denied the visit. Defense lawyer Irina Brazhnikova remains barred from visiting her client, prompting complaints to local authorities.
- Senator Edward Markey warned on Thursday that Gilman could die without urgent action and urged the U.S. and Russian governments to find a solution. The State Department said it remains "deeply concerned" and has repeatedly requested his release on humanitarian grounds.
- The State Department has not designated Gilman as "wrongfully detained," limiting family resources. Elizabeth Richards of the Foley Foundation suggested bilateral tensions may be impacting this decision, noting the designation is critical for unlocking support.
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Senator Ed Markey has been one of the leading voices urging the US Department of State to release Gilman, but Gilman's relatives worry it may be too late.
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