Advocates for former U.S. Marine held for years in Russia say he is near death

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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Scoop News DeskU.S · Published Friday, August 7, 2026 at 11:41 PM UTCUpdated Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 4:39 AM UTC

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🔴 **U.S — Advocates for former U.S. Marine held for years in Russia say he is near death**

Category: Death / public figure Date/time: Friday, August 7, 2026 at 7:41 PM Location: U.S Status: Reported by PBS NewsHour; verification is continuing

Reported circumstances: No additional circumstances have been independently established beyond the attributed update above.

Injuries/deaths: **No confirmed injuries or deaths are stated in the available reporting.** Suspect status: N/A Public impact: No verified wider public impact has been detailed yet.

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