Court Finds Judge Lacked Power to Vacate Bowe Bergdahl’s Conviction
A federal appeals court ruled that a judge lacked authority to vacate Bowe Bergdahl’s military conviction.
OriginalSourceAP NewsUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityPublished13:52 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceAP NewsUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityPublished13:52 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Judge lacked power to overturn ex-soldier Bowe Bergdahl's military conviction, appeals court rules - AP News”
Appeals court rules judge lacked power to overturn ex-soldier Bowe Bergdahl’s military conviction
Key points
- DC Circuit panel dismisses Bergdahl's 2021 lawsuit seeking to overturn conviction.
- Court says only military tribunals can vacate a court-martial judgment.
- Bowe Bergdahl deserted his post in Afghanistan in 2009 and was captured.
- Bergdahl pleaded guilty in 2017 and was dishonorably discharged.
- Legal options are being weighed after the appellate ruling.
Other reports
- SourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Al JazeeraSourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Al Jazeera
“Dismissal of ex-US soldier Bergdahl’s conviction was invalid, court rules”
- SourceThe New York TimesUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The New York TimesSourceThe New York TimesUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The New York Times
“Judge Lacked Power to Vacate Bowe Bergdahl’s Conviction, Court Finds”
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A federal appeals court ruled that a judge lacked authority to vacate Bowe Bergdahl’s military conviction.