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Advocates for former US Marine held in Russia for more than 4 years say he is near death

2026-08-07T17:13:58Z BOSTON (AP) — A former U.S. Marine held in Russia for more than four years on disputed charges is gravely ill and at risk of dying, his family and advocates said Friday. Robert Gilman, a 32-year-old teacher detained since 2022, has been in “a dissociative stu.

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  • Published: Aug 7, 2026, 5:23 PM UTC
  • Coverage area: World
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