Bergdahl formally charged with desertion, could face life in prison
Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, who was held in Afghanistan for five years, is being charged with desertion and misbehavior before the enemy. Military officials say Bergdahl could face life in prison if convicted.
Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl has been formally charged with desertion and misbehavior.
U.S. Army Sergeant Bowe Berghdal is pictured in this undated handout photo provided by the U.S. Army and received by Reuters on May 31, 2014. REUTERS/U.S. Army/Handout via Reuters/Files
U.S. Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl, a former war prisoner in Afghanistan, was formally charged on Wednesday with desertion and misbehavior before the enemy and faces the possibility of life in prison if convicted on the misbehavior count, a U.S. Army spokesman said.
Bergdahl’s hearing was set for April 22 in San Antonio, his attorney said. The Army Forces Command at Fort Bragg in North Carolina said earlier on Wednesday that it would provide an update on Bergdahl’s case.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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