Former Marine Robert Gilman Released From Russian Custody, En Route to Texas for Medical Care
Robert Gilman, a former U.S. Marine held in Russia for over four years and reported to be gravely ill, has been released. He was serving a sentence for assaulting police and prison guards, which was extended multiple times. Gilman is…
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, August 11, 2026 —
Robert Gilman, a former U.S. Marine who has been detained in Russia for more than four years, has been released from custody. Reports indicate that Gilman was gravely ill prior to his release.
Gilman was serving a sentence for charges of assaulting police and prison guards. His sentence had been extended multiple times during his detention.
Following his release, Gilman is now en route to a U.S. military hospital located in Texas. He is expected to undergo medical and psychological assessment and receive necessary treatment.
Further details regarding the specific medical conditions or the circumstances of his release were not immediately available.
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