Bowe Bergdahl Conviction Stands | US News

Bowe Bergdahl’s military conviction for desertion is back on the table after an appeals court ruled that a federal judge who overturned it last year didn’t have the legal authority to do so — sending the case back to military courts. The controversy began when Bergdahl sued, claiming his due process rights were violated because his military judge had applied for an immigration job. While the district court agreed and vacated the conviction, the appeals court — with judges appointed by both Obama and Trump — sided with the military justice system, emphasizing only military courts can undo a court-martial judgment. Bergdahl, who was held captive for nearly five years before a prisoner swap and later pleaded guilty to desertion and misbehavior before the enemy, now faces a renewed legal battle within the military system. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/095550fbe0dc3de5