Former US Marine and Teacher Robert Gilman Released From Russian Detention
Robert Gilman, a former US Marine and teacher detained in Russia for over four years on disputed charges, has been released. He was reportedly gravely ill and at risk of dying due to abusive conditions. Gilman is now on his…
Detroit, MI, August 11, 2026 —
Robert Gilman, a former U.S. Marine and teacher who has been held in Russia for over four years on charges his supporters describe as disputed, has been released from detention.
Reports indicate that Gilman was gravely ill and facing the risk of death due to allegedly abusive conditions during his incarceration.
Gilman is currently en route to a U.S. military hospital located in Texas, where he will undergo assessment and receive necessary medical treatment. His family has reportedly traveled to Texas to be reunited with him.
Advocates for Gilman’s release have attributed his freedom to the efforts of former President Donald Trump and Senator Ed Markey. However, the U.S. State Department characterized the release as a unilateral humanitarian action by Russia, stating it was not part of any prisoner exchange.
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