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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
Russia released former U.S. Marine Robert Gilman after 1,670 days of imprisonment. Chief Investigative Officer of Global Reach Kieran Ramsey, whose group worked to get Gilman home, joins Peter Alexander to share an update on his recovery.
A former Marine detained in Russia for more than four years, whose family said he was close to death, is finally free after President Trump called President Putin to organize the release of 32-year-old Robert Gilman. Plus, the secret flight swap to get President Trump safely out of Turkey was an even more elaborate production than first reported. This episode originally aired on August 11, 2026. 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.
Robert Gilman, a former U.S. Marine from Massachusetts, has been held in Russia for more than four years on disputed charges.
Robert Gilman, a former U.S. Marine from Massachusetts, has been held in Russia for more than four years on disputed charges.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 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.Open
The Kremlin released Robert Gilman, whose family and an advocacy group had said he was in dire physical condition, on “a humanitarian basis,” President Trump said.
Former U.S. Marine Robert Gilman was released from Russian detention Tuesday after being imprisoned for 1,666 days on disputed charges. President Donald Trump announced on […] Source
Robert Gilman, a U.S. citizen and former Marine, has been freed from detention in Russia on humanitarian grounds, a State Department spokesperson confirmed Tuesday.