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.
OriginalSourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished15:53 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished15:53 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Dismissal of ex-US soldier Bergdahl’s conviction was invalid, court rules”
Court rules dismissal of ex-US soldier Bergdahl’s conviction was invalid
Key points
- Appeals panel says only military tribunals can overturn court-martial judgments.
- District Judge Walton lacked jurisdiction to vacate Bergdahl’s conviction, says DC Circuit.
- Bergdahl sued in civilian court in 2021 over due-process claims regarding his punishment.
- Bergdahl pleaded guilty in 2017 and was dishonorably discharged after desertion charges.
- Obama-era prisoner swap involved five Taliban prisoners and drew criticism from conservatives.
Other reports
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- 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.