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 held in Russia for over four years and sentenced to 10 years following multiple convictions related to assaults in prison.
- Gilman was released after reports of severe illness and risks to his life, with Russian President Vladimir Putin granting a humanitarian pardon.
- He was flown to a U.S. military hospital in Texas for medical and psychological treatment, accompanied by family and medical staff.
- U.S. officials, including Senator Edward Markey, urged cooperation between Russia and the U.S. for Gilman's release, and no prisoner exchange was involved.
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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.
Robert Gilman released after reports he is near death - Sky News sees White House rapprochement attempt as pressure on Russia mounts
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.
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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