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Marine Held in Russia Finally Coming Home | Spokane News
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Robert Gilman, a former U.S. Marine imprisoned in Russia since 2022 for allegedly assaulting a police officer while drunk, is finally coming home — thanks to President Trump’s announcement. Gilman, who claims he doesn’t remember the incident and whose supporters say the charges were weak, has been in dire health, reportedly tortured and left catatonic, unable to eat or interact. His release, negotiated on humanitarian grounds without any exchange, comes after his condition deteriorated critically — fueling concerns about “hostage diplomacy” as Russia holds Westerners for leverage. Gilman is expected to land near D.C. and head to Texas for medical care, offering relief but also spotlighting other Americans still detained in Russia, like Stephen Hubbard. His return is a win, but the broader struggle for justice abroad continues.
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