{
  "id": 608802,
  "title": "Ex-Marine Released and Returning to US from Russian Prison",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/ex-marine-released-and-returning-to-us-from-russian-prison-608802",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-11T22:39:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tempo.co English",
    "slug": "tempo-co-english",
    "url": "https://en.tempo.co/read/2117285/ex-marine-released-and-returning-to-us-from-russian-prison"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Russia released Robert Gilman, a former US Marine, on humanitarian grounds after more than four years in prison, US officials and President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday. The 32-year-old former service member had been living in Russia as a teacher when he was initially detained in 2022 for assaulting a police officer after being removed from a train for causing a disturbance. He was subsequently charged with other violent offenses while in custody, leading to a total sentence of around 10 years. Advocacy group Global Reach had expressed concerns about Gilman's declining health in detention, and his mother was in Russia attempting to secure his release as the news emerged.\n\nDonald Trump shared the news on his Truth Social platform, including a photo of Gilman, his mother, and others on a plane holding an American flag. He stated that the release was due to humanitarian reasons and that no exchange took place. The State Department, through Secretary of State Marco Rubio, confirmed the release and expressed gratitude to Russia for working with Special Envoy Steve Witkoff to free Gilman, allowing him to receive the necessary medical treatment in the United States. However, they emphasized that they were still advocating for the immediate return of other unjustly detained Americans, including Stephen Hubbard.\n\nGilman's sister, Lexie Hudson, attributed her brother's release to President Trump's efforts, praising him for taking action. She also thanked Massachusetts Senator Ed Markey for leading advocacy efforts in Congress. According to Global Reach's chief strategy officer Eric Lebson, Gilman had been in a dissociative stupor for 47 days due to abuse he suffered in prison. Upon his release, he was moved to a civilian hospital and would soon undergo medical and psychological assessments at a US military hospital. Gilman's mother had traveled to Russia to attempt to see her son before his release, highlighting the tragedy that it took his near-death condition for his case to receive the attention needed for his release. Gilman's mother and Senator Markey both emphasized the physical torture, forced medication, and provocations that Gilman endured during his detainment, attributing the state he is in today to Russian authorities' actions.",
  "summary": "A US citizen and former military serviceman has been released after four years in prison in Russia.",
  "key_points": [
    "Robert Gilman, ex-US Marine, released from Russian prison after 4+ years",
    "Detained for assaulting officer, charged with violent offenses, sentenced to 10 years",
    "Released on humanitarian grounds, to receive medical treatment in US"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}