U.S. Marine Veteran Jailed In Russia Hospitalized In Serious Condition
U.S. Marine veteran Robert Gilman, 32, is hospitalized in serious condition in Russia, advocate Eric Lebson said on Thursday, August 6, 2026.[1]
Lebson said Gilman is in a "dissociative stupor" and is being tube-fed.[1] He alleged Gilman was forced into 16-hour exercise sessions, given psychotropic drugs and pressured to fight in Ukraine.[1] Lebson urged the Trump administration to secure Gilman's immediate humanitarian release so he can receive emergency medical care in the United States.[1] The State Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment, and Reuters first reported Gilman's current status.[1]
Gilman has been detained in Russia since 2022.[1] Advocates say the hospitalization heightens concerns about his treatment while in custody.[1]
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- On Thursday, August 6, 2026, advocate Eric Lebson said U.S. Marine veteran Robert Gilman, 32, is hospitalized in serious condition in Russia.
- Lebson described Gilman as in a "dissociative stupor" and being tube-fed, and alleged mistreatment including forced 16-hour exercise sessions, psychotropic drugs, and pressure to fight in Ukraine.
- Gilman has been detained in Russia since 2022, and Lebson urged the Trump administration to seek his immediate humanitarian release to obtain emergency medical care in the U.S.
- The State Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment, and Reuters first reported Gilman’s current status.
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