American Teacher Freed After 4 Years in Russia | Boston News

An American teacher and former Marine, Robert Gilman, released after over four years in Russian custody, was reportedly near death in prison — prompting urgent U.S. intervention. Initially sentenced for assaulting an officer, his case spiraled as his health deteriorated, leading to a psychiatric hospital transfer before his dramatic return to the U.S. President Trump credited Putin’s humanitarian gesture for his release — with no concessions made — while officials and family now hope this landmark case sparks the freeing of other wrongfully detained Americans. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/204822bc583415c6