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Release of Marine veteran from Russian custody turns focus to other detainees with health concerns

Robert Gilman is the latest in a succession of high-profile prisoners freed by Russia going back years, but his release hardly cleared the decks of Americans behind bars there

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What happened WASHINGTON (AP) — Robert Gilman’s release from Russian custody this month heralded a long-awaited homecoming for the Marine veteran after more than four years behind bars.
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Left / center-leftRelease of Marine veteran from Russian custody turns focus to other detainees with health concerns

ABC News - US · Center-left · News report

CenterRelease of Marine veteran from Russian custody turns focus to other detainees with health concerns

WPLG Local 10 (Berkshire/Graham, Miami) · Center · News report

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ABC News - USNews report · Aug 26, 5:40 AM

Release of Marine veteran from Russian custody turns focus to other detainees with health concerns

Robert Gilman is the latest in a succession of high-profile prisoners freed by Russia going back years, but his release hardly cleared the decks of Americans behind bars there

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WPLG Local 10 (Berkshire/Graham, Miami)News report · Aug 26, 4:08 AM

Release of Marine veteran from Russian custody turns focus to other detainees with health concerns

WASHINGTON (AP) — Robert Gilman’s release from Russian custody this month heralded a long-awaited homecoming for the Marine veteran after more than four years behind bars.

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Aug 26, 4:08 AM: WPLG Local 10 (Berkshire/Graham, Miami) joined the source map.

Aug 26, 5:40 AM: ABC News - US joined the source map.

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