Former US Marine held in Russia for more than 4 years has been released, his advocates say
Summary
Robert Gilman, a former U.S. Marine, has been released by Russia after being held for over four years on charges related to assaults in prison. He is now in a U.S. military hospital in Texas for medical and psychological care.Key Facts
- Robert Gilman, age 32, was detained in Russia in 2022.
- He was initially sentenced to 3.5 years for beating a police officer.
- His sentence increased to over 10 years after further convictions for assaulting prison staff.
- Gilman suffered severe abuse in prison, leading to a serious health decline.
- He spent 47 days in a "dissociative stupor" before transfer to a hospital in Russia.
- His health was described as life-threatening, prompting U.S. government intervention.
- Russia released Gilman on humanitarian grounds.
- Gilman’s family traveled to Texas to support him during his recovery.
- U.S. Senator Edward Markey advocated for his release.
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