U.S. Marine Gilman Released from Russian Prison for Health Reasons
Robert Gilman, a former U.S. Marine, was released from a Russian prison on humanitarian grounds due to his severe health condition and flown to the United States for medical treatment. His release followed repeated appeals from the U.S. government and was confirmed by multiple sources.
Consensus
- Robert Gilman, a U.S. citizen and former Marine, was released from a Russian prison.
- The release was based on humanitarian grounds due to Gilman's severe health condition.
- Gilman was flown to the United States for medical treatment.
- The U.S. government had repeatedly requested his release due to his deteriorating health.
- Gilman was originally arrested in January 2022 and sentenced to 4.5 years in prison for assaulting a police officer.
- His sentence was later increased to 10 years after additional assaults on prison staff and a prosecutor.
- He was transferred to a psychiatric unit in a civilian hospital in July 2024 and was reported to be in a dissociative stupor, unable to move or eat normally.
- The release occurred on August 11, 2024.
- The U.S. State Department expressed gratitude for Russia's cooperation in the release.
Points of divergence
- Gilman can currently sit and speak a little, and his health is described as severe. — kommersant
- Gilman was in a dissociative stupor for six weeks before being released and was said to be 'on the brink of death'. — tg_currenttime
- Gilman could walk and talk independently before departure, according to a source who saw him. — novaya_eu
- The U.S. requested Gilman's release on August 7, 2024, due to his health condition. — vedomosti
- The U.S. government emphasized that the release was not part of a prisoner exchange. — interfax
- The release was based on Gilman's health condition and his transfer to the U.S. was confirmed by a U.S. administration source. — tg_tass_agency
- Gilman's sentence was reduced to 3.5 years after appeal before being increased again to 8 years and 1 month, then to 10 years. — vesti
- Gilman was released on August 10, 2024. — novaya_eu
Coverage (13 sources)
- Lawyer: Marine Gilman released in Russia will have to undergo long treatment — Коммерсантъ
- American Robert Gillman freed from Russian colony 'on humanitarian grounds'. He is flying to the USA — Настоящее Время
- Rubleo thanked Russia for freeing Gilman — Интерфакс
- Americanist called Moscow's decision to release Gilman a gesture of good will — Ведомости
- Former Marine Robert Gilman, Released in Russia, Sent to Hospital in Texas — Вести
- What is known about the possible release of Robert Gilman, sentenced in Russia. Main: Gilman sentenced in RF released... — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Gilmans lawyer commented on information about the release of the American — Вести
- Reuters: Russia freed former American Navy SEAL Robert Gilman. US asked to return him to his homeland for treatment — Новая газета Европа
- Reuters: Russia freed former US sailor Robert Gilman — Коммерсантъ
- American convicted in Russia Gilman released due to health condition and sent to the US, reports Reuters citing... — ТАСС (Telegram)
- USA appealed to Russia to release convicted American Robert Gilman. Reuters reported this on the basis of... — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Russia freed former US marine, media reports — Вести
- Reuters: Russia freed American sailor Robert Gilman — Коммерсантъ
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