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Russia frees ailing ex-US marine after four years in prison on disputed charges

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A former US military veteran who was imprisoned in Russia for more than four years on disputed charges and under abusive conditions was released on Tuesday. A group advocating for him said he was gravely ill and at risk of dying.

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