Family of Marine veteran imprisoned in Russia warns he's near death
The family of a U.S. Marine veteran imprisoned in Russia says his health is deteriorating and he may be on the brink of death. Robert Gilman was arrested in Russia in 2022 for allegedly hitting a Russian police officer. He was sentenced to four and a half years in prison, but that sentence has since been extended to a decade. Stephanie Sy spoke with Kieran Ramsey, Gilman's advocate in the U.S.
The family of a U.S. Marine veteran, Robert Gilman, who is imprisoned in Russia, is deeply concerned about his deteriorating health and believes he may be near death. Gilman was arrested in Russia in 2022 for allegedly hitting a Russian police officer and was initially sentenced to 4.5 years in prison, which has since been extended to a decade.
His condition has worsened to the point where he is currently being treated in a psychiatric hospital after being transferred from prison. He is being fed through a tube and has been described as being in a dissociative stupor or catatonic state. The family and Gilman's advocate, Kieran Ramsey, are urgently seeking his release, alleging that his prolonged detention and the mistreatment he endured are likely contributing factors to his current medical condition.
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