Robert Gilman, a U.S. military veteran detained in Russia since 2022, has been freed and is now receiving medical care in Texas.
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❓ WHAT HAPPENED: Robert Gilman, a 32-year-old American military veteran, has been released from Russian custody after spending over four years in prison under reportedly abusive conditions. He is now in Texas receiving medical and psychological treatment, according to advocacy group Global Reach. 📺 DETAIL: Gilman was sentenced in 2022 for allegedly assaulting a police officer and later faced additional charges relating to alleged attacks on investigators, prison inspectors, and guards, extending his prison term to ten years. Reports claim he endured forced exercise, psychotropic drug administration, and harassment, with Russian authorities allegedly pressuring him to fight in Ukraine. He was reportedly in a “dissociative stupor” before being transferred to a civilian hospital. 💬 KEY QUOTE: “I am so grateful to President Trump for saving my brother’s life. There is no other reason that Robert is alive today other than that President Trump heard about the case and took action.” – Lexie Hudson, Gilman’s sister 🎯 IMPACT: Gilman’s release highlights ongoing issues with American citizens detained abroad, with at least eight Americans still in Russian custody. 📺 FLASHBACK: In recent years, U.S.-Russia prisoner exchanges have brought attention to the plight of Americans detained in Russia, including high-profile cases involving athletes and journalists. |
Today, after more than four years of detention in Russia, Robert Gilman is on his way home to be reunited with his family. Mr. Gilman joins over 100 Americans whom President Trump has freed during his second term in office.
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