US Marine Robert Gilman Released from Detention in Russia Robert Gilman, a former United States Marine, was released from detention in Russia after being held for over two years on espionage charges.
The 47 year old's case drew international attention, sparking concerns about the Russian justice system's treatment of foreigners and its implications for US Russia relations.
Background of Robert Gilman's Detention in Russia Gilman, a veteran of the US Marine Corps with 12 years of service, had been living in Russia since 2017.