Former US Marine Robert Gilman Released from Russian Detention Amid Health Crisis
After being imprisoned in Russia for more than four years, former Marine Robert Gilman has been released from detention. His family had previously expressed urgent concerns for his health, warning that he was gravely ill and near death due to alleged mistreatment and torture. Advocates reported that Gilman had entered a catatonic state in prison, sparking fears about his condition. His release comes after advocates campaigned for his freedom, emphasizing the dire state of his health. Gilman is now on his way to a military hospital in the United States.
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