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US presses Russia for patient release; Marine dies testing

8/7/2026

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Rubio Demands Release

Robert Gilman, 32, is in a stupor and fed through a nasal tube after his June 2026 transfer to a psychiatric ward in Voronezh.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio raised Gilman’s case with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Manila on July 23, urging release for U.S. medical care.
Eric Lebson alleged forced 16-hour exercise and psychotropic drug injections.
Elizabeth Richards said his condition blocks court attendance and bars visits.

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Marine Recruit Dies

A Marine Corps recruit suffered a medical emergency during a fitness test on Aug. 1 at Camp Pendleton and died at Tri-City Medical Center on Aug. 5.
He was assigned to Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, with his identity to be released after next-of-kin are notified.
The Marine Corps opened a standard medical review and investigation and pledged privacy and support for the family while withholding further details.

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Rubio Demands Release

Robert Gilman, 32, is in a stupor and fed through a nasal tube after his June 2026 transfer to a psychiatric ward in Voronezh.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio raised Gilman’s case with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Manila on July 23, urging release for U.S. medical care.
Eric Lebson alleged forced 16-hour exercise and psychotropic drug injections.
Elizabeth Richards said his condition blocks court attendance and bars visits.

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