Russia frees ex-US marine four years after sentence disputed by his family
Summary
Russia has released Robert Gilman, a former US Marine and English teacher, after President Vladimir Putin pardoned him for humanitarian reasons. Gilman had been in a Russian prison since 2022, where he experienced serious health problems, and was brought back to the US for medical care.Key Facts
- Robert Gilman was arrested in January 2022 in Voronezh, Russia, for allegedly kicking a police officer while drunk.
- Gilman was sentenced to four and a half years in prison, but his family denies the accusations.
- Gilman’s health worsened, and he was diagnosed with a dissociative stupor, which left him unable to interact or eat.
- The White House and the US State Department urged Russia to release him so he could get treatment in the US.
- President Putin granted Gilman a pardon on humanitarian grounds.
- Gilman was transported from Russia to the US, where officials said he was walking and talking upon arrival.
- US officials have not confirmed if a Russian prisoner was exchanged in return for Gilman’s release.
- Gilman is one of at least 10 Americans known to be jailed in Russia.
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