July Hearing Set for Bowe Bergdahl

Desertion Saga

Updated Apr. 14, 2017 11:24AM EDT / Published Apr. 03, 2015 2:23AM EDT

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The initial hearing for Bowe Bergdahl, the Army sergeant who left his post in Afghanistan and was held by the Taliban for five years, has been set for July 8 at Fort Sam Houston in Texas. Bergdahl is charged with desertion and misbehavior before the enemy. The Article 32 proceeding is similar to a civilian grand jury. After the hearing, the case could be referred to a court-martial and go to trial. Bergdahl walked away from his post in Afghanistan and was captured by the Taliban, officials say. The Taliban released him in a prisoner exchange last May for five Taliban commanders. He faces as much as life in prison if found guilty.

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July Hearing Set for Bowe Bergdahl

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