Robert Gilman, a 32-year-old former U.S. Marine held in Russian custody for more than four years, was released on humanitarian grounds and flown to a military hospital in Texas, but only after his health collapsed to the point that advocates feared he would not survive. Gilman arrived at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio […] The post Marine veteran Robert Gilman freed from Russia after four years of detention and alleged abuse appeared first on American Almanac .
Robert Gilman, a 32-year-old former U.S. Marine held in Russian custody for more than four years, was released on humanitarian grounds and flown to a military hospital in Texas, but only after his health collapsed to the point that advocates feared he would not survive. Gilman arrived at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio this week after spending 1,666 days in Russian detention, much of it under conditions his advocates describe as physical torture. President Trump announced the release on Truth Social, confirming he had discussed the case directly with Russian President Vladimir Putin and that Russia asked for nothing in return. No prisoner exchange took place. The former Marine and Massachusetts teacher had been arrested on…Open
AI:Marine veteran Robert Gilman has finally been extracted from Russian custody after enduring four years of detention and systemic abuse that left his health in a state of total collapse. This isn't some routine diplomatic exchange; it is a victory for strength over the cowardice typically seen in modern foreign policy, as Gilman was only released on humanitarian grounds because he was literally dying. After 1,666 days of being held by a hostile regime, this former Marine has been flown to Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio to receive urgent care, proving that while the establishment often fails our heroes, true resilience eventually forces the hand of even the most stubborn adversaries.Open
Russia released an American military veteran, allowing his return to the U.S. after four years of what his family and U.S. officials allege was wrongful incarceration and abusive treatment.
Russia released American Marine veteran Robert Gilman on humanitarian grounds after more than four years of disputed imprisonment, a unilateral move secured by President Trump with no prisoner exchange and no concessions. Gilman, 32, a Massachusetts teacher and former Marine, left Russian custody on Tuesday after spending 47 days in what his advocates described as […] The post Russia frees gravely ill Marine veteran Robert Gilman after Trump intervenes with Putin appeared first on American Almanac .
Russia released American Marine veteran Robert Gilman on humanitarian grounds after more than four years of disputed imprisonment, a unilateral move secured by President Trump with no prisoner exchange and no concessions. Gilman, 32, a Massachusetts teacher and former Marine, left Russian custody on Tuesday after spending 47 days in what his advocates described as "a dissociative stupor," hooked up to a feeding tube and handcuffed to a hospital bed. He was en route to a U.S. military hospital in Texas for medical and psychological treatment, with Trump posting that Gilman would first arrive at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland on Tuesday evening. Eric Lebson, chief strategy officer of Global Reach, the group that had been working to…Open
Advocates say an American imprisoned in Russia faces a worsening medical crisis and his family members are seeking urgent action to bring Robert Gilman back to the U.S. Hostage negotiator Kieran Ramsey joins Brian Entin on "Elizabeth Vargas Reports" saying the former Marine, imprisoned in Russia since 2022, is in critical condition and should be released on humanitarian grounds. Anchor Elizabeth Vargas delivers the biggest stories, without bias or opinion. Watch "Elizabeth Vargas Reports" every weeknight at 7p/6C on NewsNation. #VargasReports NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
