US Marine veteran Robert Gilman arrives in US after release from detention in Russia
A former U.S. Marine was released after being held in Russia for more than four years. The charges against him are disputed, meaning the U.S. and Russia disagree about whether they were valid.
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10 sourcesRussia frees ailing ex-U.S. Marine Robert Gilman from detention
Ex-Marine freed from Russian prison after Trump discussed case with Putin
Former U.S. Marine from Mass. held in Russia for over 4 years has been released, his advocates say
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44 sourcesRobert Gilman was on "death's door" before Russia freed him, advocate says
MA man held in Russia for more than 4 years on charges of beating a police officer has been released
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16 sourcesMarine veteran Robert Gilman freed from Russia after four years, now fighting for his life in Texas
Trump Secures Release of Former Marine Imprisoned in Russia For Over Four Years
US Marine Robert Gilman freed after being imprisoned for more than four years in Russia
Russia Releases American Military Veteran Who Was Taken Prisoner During Biden Administration
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5 articlesRussia frees former US marine jailed for more than 4 years
Russia releases ailing ex-US Marine after 4 years in prison
Russia frees ex-US marine four years after sentence disputed by his family
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3 developments- Aug 10U.S. Marine veteran held in Russia for 4 years on disputed charges is released
- Aug 11Former US Marine held in Russia for more than 4 years on disputed charges has been released
- Aug 12Only center coverage:Russia releases American prisoner
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Quiet for 67 daysLast development · Aug 12 — Russia releases American prisoner