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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Michael Casey

US Marine being held in Russian prison is gravely ill and near death, according to family

An American citizen, a former U.S. Marine, held in Russia for over four years on disputed charges, is gravely ill and at risk of dying, according to his family and advocates.

Robert Gilman, 32, a teacher detained since 2022, has been in a "dissociative stupor" for 47 days, a condition attributed to abuse suffered in prison, said Eric Lebson, chief strategy officer of Global Reach, an advocacy group representing the family. Since Tuesday,

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