Summary
A Russian court has sentenced former U.S. Marine Robert Gilman to seven years and one month in prison for assaulting a prison official and a state investigator. Gilman, who is already serving a separate sentence for a previous assault, pleaded guilty to the new charges, claiming he acted in self-defense after being mistreated in prison.
Gilman, 30, was convicted of attacking a police officer while intoxicated in 2022, which led to a 3.5-year sentence. The recent charges stem from incidents in the autumn of 2023, where he reportedly assaulted a prison employee and an investigator, alleging that he was provoked by their actions. His situation reflects a broader trend of U.S. citizens facing legal challenges in Russia, with at least ten Americans currently imprisoned, highlighting ongoing tensions between the two nations. The U.S. Embassy in Moscow has not commented on Gilman’s case, and there are limited details available regarding his legal representation.
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