Former U.S. Marine held in Russia for more than 4 years has been released, advocates say
Summary
An American military veteran, Robert Gilman, has been released by Russia after more than four years in prison under disputed charges. He is now in a U.S. military hospital in Texas for medical and psychological care, with his family by his side.Key Facts
- Robert Gilman is a 32-year-old American and a military veteran.
- He was detained in Russia in 2022.
- Gilman was initially sentenced to 3.5 years for allegedly beating a police officer.
- His sentence was later increased to over 10 years after additional convictions for assaulting prison staff.
- Advocates say he was kept in abusive conditions and was very ill.
- Gilman is now receiving treatment at a U.S. military hospital in Texas.
- His family, including his mother, is with him in Texas.
- A group called Global Reach has been helping to secure his release.
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