Marine Freed After 4 Years in Russia | Texas News

Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 11, 2026 · 1m

After four grueling years in Russian custody, former U.S. Marine Robert Gilman is finally free — released on humanitarian grounds as his health deteriorates, now en route to a Texas military hospital for critical care. Once sentenced for allegedly assaulting a police officer and later convicted of additional charges involving prison staff, Gilman’s family questions the legitimacy of his detention and demands accountability. Meanwhile, in Texas, lawmakers are once again debating whether schools should start in mid-August — with one rep warning of dangerous heat, athlete risks, and economic…