Arrests of Americans have become increasingly common in Russia in recent years. Five other Americans remain imprisoned in Russia with deteriorating medical issues, according to a news release from Global Reach, a group that’s been working to free them. Russian media reported that he pleaded guilty to the charges and apologized to the guards he was charged with assaulting. Markey had called on Russia and the U.S. to work together to get Gilman released. Markey blamed Russia for Gilman's poor health, saying his return to the U.S. was long overdue.