Voronezh Court Adds Two Years to U.S. Citizen Robert Gilman, Extending Term to 10 Years

Overview

• The Central District Court of Voronezh added two years in a strict‑regime colony for two counts of violence against Federal Penitentiary Service employees.
• The episodes occurred in May 2025, including a May 5 attack during resistance to transfer from a remand center and a second attack after his move to Penal Colony No. 8 in Rossosh.
• Defense attorney Irina Brazhnikova said no appeal will be filed against the latest ruling.
• Court officials said hearings on additional episodes are scheduled to begin on December 25.
• The total term rises from roughly eight years to 10, building on earlier increases following his 2024 conviction under Article 321(2) of the Russian Criminal Code.