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Robert Gilman returning to US after release from Russian prison

Updated Aug. 11, 2026, 10:02 p.m. ET
An image posted on Truth Social by President Donald Trump shows Robert Gilman , left, returning home after his release from Russian prison on Aug. 11, 2026 during a flight from Russia to Joint Base Andrews, Md. A former Marine held in a Russian prison since 2022 has been released and is headed back to the United States, President Donald Trump announced Tuesday, Aug. 11. Robert Gilman, a U.S. citizen from Lowell, Massachusetts, is facing a series of health complications, according to those who advocated for his release. The 32-year-old was imprisoned for four years and subjected to torture that has left him in an "essentially catatonic" state, said U.S. Sen. Ed Markey. "I am proud to announce that American Citizen Robert Gilman, a former United States Marine, is coming HOME!" Trump said on Truth Social on Aug. 11. "I just spoke to him, and he had one request - A GREAT cheeseburger when he lands. I will take care of that!"
An image posted on Truth Social by President Donald Trump shows Robert Gilman, left, returning home after his release from Russian prison on Aug. 11, 2026 during a flight from Russia to Joint Base Andrews, Md. A former Marine held in a Russian prison since 2022 has been released and is headed back to the United States, President Donald Trump announced Tuesday, Aug. 11. Robert Gilman, a U.S. citizen from Lowell, Massachusetts, is facing a series of health complications, according to those who advocated for his release. The 32-year-old was imprisoned for four years and subjected to torture that has left him in an "essentially catatonic" state, said U.S. Sen. Ed Markey. "I am proud to announce that American Citizen Robert Gilman, a former United States Marine, is coming HOME!" Trump said on Truth Social on Aug. 11. "I just spoke to him, and he had one request - A GREAT cheeseburger when he lands. I will take care of that!"
@realdonaldtrump Via Truth Social
Former U.S. Marine Robert Gilman , who serves a prison sentence for assaulting a Russian police officer in 2022, attends a court hearing in Voronezh, Russia on April 6, 2026. A former Marine held in a Russian prison since 2022 has been released and is headed back to the United States, President Donald Trump announced Tuesday, Aug. 11. Robert Gilman , a U.S. citizen from Lowell, Massachusetts, is facing a series of health complications, according to those who advocated for his release. The 32-year-old was imprisoned for four years and subjected to torture that has left him in an "essentially catatonic" state, said U.S. Sen. Ed Markey.
Former U.S. Marine Robert Gilman, who serves a prison sentence for assaulting a Russian police officer in 2022, attends a court hearing in Voronezh, Russia on April 6, 2026. A former Marine held in a Russian prison since 2022 has been released and is headed back to the United States, President Donald Trump announced Tuesday, Aug. 11. Robert Gilman, a U.S. citizen from Lowell, Massachusetts, is facing a series of health complications, according to those who advocated for his release. The 32-year-old was imprisoned for four years and subjected to torture that has left him in an "essentially catatonic" state, said U.S. Sen. Ed Markey. 
Vladimir Lavrov, REUTERS
US Senator Ed Markey, Democrat from Massachusetts, speaks during a news conference following the release of Massachusetts resident and former US Marine Robert Gilman, in Boston on August 11, 2026. US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that his discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin led to the release from prison of former US Marine Robert Gilman. Gilman was sentenced in 2022 by a court in southwestern Russia to four and a half years in prison for assaulting a police officer. His sentence was later extended to 10 years for violence against prison staff.
US Senator Ed Markey, Democrat from Massachusetts, speaks during a news conference following the release of Massachusetts resident and former US Marine Robert Gilman, in Boston on August 11, 2026. US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that his discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin led to the release from prison of former US Marine Robert Gilman. Gilman was sentenced in 2022 by a court in southwestern Russia to four and a half years in prison for assaulting a police officer. His sentence was later extended to 10 years for violence against prison staff.
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Former U.S. Marine Robert Gilman attends a court hearing in Voronezh, Russia, on April 6, 2026. Gilman was serving a sentence imposed by a Russian cour
Former U.S. Marine Robert Gilman attends a court hearing in Voronezh, Russia, on April 6, 2026. Gilman was serving a sentence imposed by a Russian cour
Vladimir Lavrov, REUTERS
Former U.S. Marine Robert Gilman, who serves a prison sentence for assaulting a Russian police officer in 2022, attends a court hearing in Voronezh, Russia on April 6, 2026.
Former U.S. Marine Robert Gilman, who serves a prison sentence for assaulting a Russian police officer in 2022, attends a court hearing in Voronezh, Russia on April 6, 2026.
Vladimir Lavrov, REUTERS
Former U.S. Marine Robert Gilman, who serves a prison sentence for assaulting a Russian police officer in 2022, attends a court hearing in Voronezh, Russia on April 6, 2026.
Former U.S. Marine Robert Gilman, who serves a prison sentence for assaulting a Russian police officer in 2022, attends a court hearing in Voronezh, Russia on April 6, 2026.
Vladimir Lavrov, REUTERS
Former U.S. Marine Robert Gilman, who serves a prison sentence for assaulting a Russian police officer in 2022, reacts inside a defendants' cage during a hearing of a court that considers new charges alleging he attacked prison staff this past August, in Voronezh, Russia on Nov. 11, 2025.
Former U.S. Marine Robert Gilman, who serves a prison sentence for assaulting a Russian police officer in 2022, reacts inside a defendants' cage during a hearing of a court that considers new charges alleging he attacked prison staff this past August, in Voronezh, Russia on Nov. 11, 2025.
Vladimir Lavrov, REUTERS
Former U.S. Marine Robert Gilman, who serves a sentence for attacking a police officer and is accused of assaulting a prison official, stands inside an enclosure for defendants as he attends a court hearing in Voronezh, Russia on Oct. 7, 2024.
Former U.S. Marine Robert Gilman, who serves a sentence for attacking a police officer and is accused of assaulting a prison official, stands inside an enclosure for defendants as he attends a court hearing in Voronezh, Russia on Oct. 7, 2024.
Vladimir Lavrov, REUTERS
Former U.S. Marine Robert Gilman, who serves a sentence for attacking a police officer and is accused of assaulting a prison official, stands inside an enclosure for defendants as he attends a court hearing in Voronezh, Russia on Oct. 7, 2024.
Former U.S. Marine Robert Gilman, who serves a sentence for attacking a police officer and is accused of assaulting a prison official, stands inside an enclosure for defendants as he attends a court hearing in Voronezh, Russia on Oct. 7, 2024.
Vladimir Lavrov, REUTERS
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