Advocates for former U.S. Marine held for years in Russia say he is near death
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A former U.S. Marine held in Russia for more than four years on disputed charges is gravely ill and at risk of dying, his family and advocates said Friday.
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A former U.S. Marine imprisoned in Russia for more than 1,662 days may be near death after slipping into a catatonic-like state, prompting urgent calls from his family for the Trump administration to secure his release before it is too late.
WASHINGTON — A former U.S. Marine jailed in Russia since 2022 and allegedly tortured and injected with mind-altering drugs, slipped into a stupor in June and may be close to death, according to two hostage advocacy groups and his sister.
A former U.S. Marine held in Russia for more than four years on disputed charges is gravely ill and at risk of dying, his family and advocates said Friday.
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