Former US Marine held in Russia for more than 4 years has been released, group says
Advocates said the ailing former Marine was freed after more than four years in custody and is heading to U.S. medical care.
- Robert Gilman was released from Russian custody after spending 1,666 days in prison and is now recovering in a U.S. military hospital following his release on humanitarian grounds after discussions between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
- Gilman was arrested in Russia in January 2022 after becoming ill and was accused of assaulting police officers; his family and advocates dispute the charges and report that he endured harsh treatment during imprisonment leading to a near catatonic state.
- Gilman's sister credited Donald Trump for saving his life, and Senator Ed Markey condemned the treatment Gilman received while in Russian custody.
- U.S. officials and advocacy groups emphasize ongoing efforts to free other Americans detained abroad and highlight the deteriorating conditions for detainees in Russia.
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Russia has released a former US Marine who had been in prison since 2022 after Vladimir Putin pardoned him on health grounds. After several years in prison, the 32-year-old is said to be in a near-catatonic state.
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Robert Gilman spent four years in a prison in Russia. President Donald Trump is now celebrating that Moscow has agreed to release – allegedly without any consideration.
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President says Moscow releases US prisoner
WASHINGTON — Russia freed a former American Marine on Tuesday who was jailed since 2022, U.S. President Donald Trump said.
Robert Gilman, detained for four years in Russia after a conviction for "violence" against a police officer, is on the way back to the United States where he will undergo medical treatment. Donald Trump said that his release had been obtained for "humanitarian" reasons and without concessionsA former American Navy detained in Russia whose health had deteriorated, Robert Gilman, was released, the US government announced on Tuesday.
U.S. citizen Robert Gilman was released after four years in Russian prisons. The bilateral humanitarian agreement was concluded through direct talks between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. After serving a ten-year sentence and suffering a serious health deterioration, the ex-military will be evaluated in Texas. Diplomatic Agreement Concrete Repatriation of Robert Gilman Former U.S. Marine Robert Gilman flies back to Washington after being relea…
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