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The judge in the Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl desertion case said he would not be influenced by President Trump's call for harsh punishment, and apparently, he was not. Bergdahl was spared jail time today, which President Trump called "a complete and total disgrace." Mark Strassmann has more.
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The U.S. Army announced that Bowe Bergdahl's case is headed to trial by general court-martial.
The U.S. Army announced that Bowe Bergdahl's case is headed to trial by general court-martial. Bergdahl is accused of deserting his post in Afghanistan before being captured by the Taliban. CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers has more.
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Army Sergeant was kidnapped by the Taliban in 2009 after wandering from his post in Afghanistan; first interviews are now on podcast "Serial"
The popular podcast "Serial" started its second season Thursday by introducing the story of Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl
The popular podcast "Serial" started its second season Thursday by introducing the story of Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl The podcast is the first time Bergdahl has spoken since he was released from a Taliban prison last year. David Martin has his story.
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He was released last year in a controversial prisoner exchange
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