Russia Releases Ex-US Marine Robert Gilman After 4 Years
Russia released former US Marine Robert Gilman on Tuesday, Aug 11, after four years in captivity. Gilman was detained in January 2022, following an incident in Voronezh, where he allegedly assaulted a police officer. Gilman was flown to Washington, DC for medical treatment after a US senator described him as “catatonic.”
Russia released former US Marine Robert Gilman from captivity on August 11, freeing him "for humanitarian reasons." Gilman, found in poor health, was described as "essentially catatonic" by Massachusetts Senator Edward Markey and battling a severe case of pneumonia. Gilman was flown to Washington, DC, on a US plane. He was arrested in 2022 after allegedly kicking a police officer while intoxicated on a train to Voronezh.
He was sentenced to four-and-a-half years, which was extended to ten years in 2024 due to accusations of assaulting prison staff, claims his family and advocates deny. In 2024, Gilman reportedly suffered from a dissociative stupor and pneumonia, leading to a deteriorating mental state. His family alleges he was physically tortured and injected with mind-altering substances during his detention, causing his condition.
Advocacy groups had warned of his deteriorating state, leading to his release. Gilman's sister, Lexie Hudson, believes President Trump played a role in his release. This case added to strained US-Russia relations amid the war in Ukraine and other diplomatic disputes.
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