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FOX News: Bowe Bergdahl court-martial conviction for Army desertion thrown out by federal judge
Bergdahl pleaded guilty in 2017 to desertion, was dishonorably discharged from Army but spared prison time
A former U.S. Army soldier who pleaded guilty to desertion after leaving his post while deployed in Afghanistan and was subsequently captured and tortured by the Taliban had his court-martial conviction vacated Tuesday.
The ruling by U.S. District Judge Reggie Walton in Washington D.C. said that military judge Jeffrey Nance, who presided over the court-martial of Bowe Bergdahl, failed to disclose that he had applied to the executive branch for a job as an immigration judge, creating a potential conflict of interest.
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WNU Editor: I first learned about this story when a reader sent me an email early today on Bowe Bergdahl’s court-martial conviction being thrown out. I was stunned. I am still digesting this news.
Federal Judge Throws Out Bowe Bergdahl Court-Martial Conviction For Army Desertion In Afghanistan
Federal judge vacates Bowe Bergdahl’s conviction and dishonorable discharge — CNN
Bowe Bergdahl’s court-martial conviction voided by U.S. judge — Reuters
Judge voids Bowe Bergdahl court-martial conviction — The Hill
Judge voids ex-Taliban captive Bowe Bergdahl’s conviction — UPI
Bowe Bergdahl’s Sentence Is Thrown Out by Judge as Case Takes New Turn — Miltiary.com