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Former US Marine held in Russia for more than 4 years on disputed charges has been released
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· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The man, a 32-year-old teacher, was said to be in poor health.
A former US Marine is heading to a Texas hospital after being released from a Russian prison. He had been detained for over four years under questionable circumstances. The man, a 32-year-old teacher, was said to be in poor health.
His family, including his mother, has traveled to Texas to be with him. A group that advocates for American detainees abroad has been working on his behalf. Further information about his release and current condition can be found through local news sources, such as KPRC 2.
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Category: local Published: August 11, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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