Advocates for former US Marine held in Russia for more than 4 years say he is near death

Local News Advocates for former US Marine held in Russia for more than 4 years say he is near death Since Tuesday, Robert Gilman has had a high fever and high blood pressure. This photo provided by the family shows Robert Gilman in Lilburn, Ga., in 2019. (Gilman family via AP) APBOSTON (AP) — 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. Advertisement:U.S. Sen. Edward Markey called on Russia and the U.S. to work together to get the Massachusetts resident released. A spokesperson for the State Department said it was “deeply concerned about Robert Gilman’s health and continued detention in Russia.”