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By Haley Britzky Nov 6, 2019

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Bowe Bergdahl is getting another chance to argue Trump’s comments screwed with his trial

Pvt. Bowe Berghdal has been granted a review of his case to determine if tweets and comments made by President...

By Jeff Schogol Oct 13, 2019

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Master Sgt. Mark Allen dies 10 years after being shot in the head while looking for Bowe Bergdahl

Retired Master Sgt. Mark Allen had been unable to walk or speak since a sniper shot him in the head...

By Jared Keller Jul 17, 2019

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Army rejects Bowe Bergdahl’s appeal accusing Trump of unlawful command influence

An Army appeals court has rejected Bowe Bergdahl's claim that President Trump's public description of him as "a no-good traitor...

By Patricia Kime, Military.com Jul 1, 2019

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Bowe Bergdahl Seeking New Trial or Clemency Due to Trump Comments

President Donald Trump's comments that Bergdahl should be killed rise to the level of "apparent" unlawful command influence, said Bergdahl's...

By Jared Keller Jan 11, 2019

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Captain America Is Basically The Bowe Bergdahl Of The Marvel Universe

Yes, I know what you're thinking, but just hear me out.

By Adam Linehan May 3, 2018

Military Tech

Army To Field $34 Million Of Bergdahl-Proof Personal Locating Beacons

Army commanders: Are you worried about losing lieutenants on land nav courses or privates running away into the Taliban-infested mountains...

By Gordon Block, Watertown Daily Times Nov 19, 2017

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Lawmakers Sign Letter Opposing Back Pay For Bowe Bergdahl

Rep. Elise M. Stefanik is one of 100 lawmakers signing onto a letter urging the Army not to award back...

By James Clark Nov 3, 2017

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No Prison Time For Bowe Bergdahl

A military judge on Nov. 3 ruled that Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl will receive a dishonorable discharge and a reduction...

By Corey Dickstein, Stars and Stripes Oct 31, 2017

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Judge Will Not Limit Bergdahl’s Sentence Over Trump’s ‘Traitor’ Comments

Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl still faces life in prison for walking off his post in Afghanistan despite President Donald Trump’s...

By Amanda Dolasinski, The Fayetteville Observer Oct 31, 2017

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Bergdahl Says Walking Away Was A ‘Horrible Mistake’

Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl on Monday became emotional as he recalled the constant torture and beatings he endured for nearly...

By Amanda Dolasinski, The Fayetteville Observer Oct 26, 2017

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‘He’s An American … And He Had A Mom,’ Says Former SEAL At Bergdahl Trial

Retired Senior Chief Petty Officer James Hatch, a former Navy SEAL, on Wednesday described the blasts from an AK-47 popping...

By Jared Keller Oct 23, 2017

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Did Trump Just Accidentally Ruin The Case Against Bowe Bergdahl?

Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl was set for sentencing on Oct. 23 after pleading guilty last week to abandoning his combat...

By Corey Dickstein, Stars and Stripes Oct 17, 2017

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Bergdahl Enters Guilty Plea To Desertion, Misbehavior Charges Without Plea Deal

Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl pleaded guilty Monday to charges that he deserted his Afghanistan combat post and misbehaved before the...

By Corey Dickstein, Stars and Stripes Oct 15, 2017

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A Guilty Plea By Bergdahl On Monday Could Set Up A Unique Military Pre-Sentencing Trial

Some eight years after Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl walked off his combat outpost in the mountains of eastern Afghanistan, he...

By Adam Weinstein Oct 6, 2017

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Bowe Bergdahl Is Expected To Plead Guilty To Desertion And Avoid A Trial

Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, the Army soldier who walked off his outpost in Afghanistan and into Taliban captivity for five years...

By Amanda Dolasinski, The Fayetteville Observer Aug 31, 2017

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Bergdahl Lawyers Pursue Prosecutor’s Emails With White House

Lawyers for alleged deserter Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl are pursuing uncensored copies of emails they believe show the Trump administration’s attempt...

By Dianna Cahn, Stars and Stripes Aug 22, 2017

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Bergdahl Chooses Military Judge Over Jury In Desertion Trial

Bowe Bergdahl, the Army sergeant accused of desertion in Afghanistan, has chosen to be tried by a judge rather than...

By Amanda Dolasinski, The Fayetteville Observer Jul 1, 2017

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Judge To Allow Evidence Of Navy SEAL, Soldier Career-Ending Injuries In Bowe Bergdahl Sentencing

Evidence that a soldier and a Navy Seal who were injured on missions to search for Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl will...

By Amanda Dolasinski, The Fayetteville Observer Jun 30, 2017

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Military Judge Upholds Rare Misbehavior Charge In Bowe Bergdahl Case

Lawyers for alleged deserter Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl are continuing to prepare for trial after the judge denied a motion to...

By Corey Dickstein, Stars and Stripes Jun 23, 2017

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Navy SEAL, Soldier Claim They Sustained Career-Ending Injuries During Search For Bowe Bergdahl

Prosecutors want to present evidence that a soldier and a Navy SEAL suffered grievous injuries on separate missions to find...

By Corey Dickstein, Stars and Stripes May 7, 2017

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The Judge In Bergdahl Case Has Just Set A New Trial Date

The military judge overseeing the court-martial of accused Army deserter Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl set an October trial date for the...

By Michael Doyle, McClatchy Washington Bureau Feb 15, 2017

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Trump’s Own Words Are Hurting Him In Military And Civilian Courts

President Donald Trump’s injudicious words are coming back to haunt him in court. From a high-profile Army court-martial to his...

By Corey Dickstein, Stars and Stripes Dec 15, 2016

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Why Bowe Bergdahl Should Not Expect A Pardon In Obama’s Final Days

A presidential pardon to spare ex-Taliban captive Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl from facing a court-martial on charges he deserted and...

By Amanda Dolasinski, The Fayetteville Observer, N.C. Aug 15, 2016

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Bergdahl’s Lawyers Want Gen Abrams Off The Case For Burning Evidence

U.S. Army Forces Command's Gen. Robert Abrams burned evidence in the case for Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl – a revelation discovered...

By Welton Chang Jan 18, 2016

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The Psychology Behind Strong Emotional Reactions To Bergdahl

Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl. Mentioning his name guarantees a visceral response from people in the military and veteran communities, eliciting a...

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Bowe Bergdahl is getting another chance to argue Trump’s comments screwed with his trial

Master Sgt. Mark Allen dies 10 years after being shot in the head while looking for Bowe Bergdahl

Army rejects Bowe Bergdahl’s appeal accusing Trump of unlawful command influence

Bowe Bergdahl Seeking New Trial or Clemency Due to Trump Comments

Captain America Is Basically The Bowe Bergdahl Of The Marvel Universe

Army To Field $34 Million Of Bergdahl-Proof Personal Locating Beacons

Lawmakers Sign Letter Opposing Back Pay For Bowe Bergdahl

No Prison Time For Bowe Bergdahl

Judge Will Not Limit Bergdahl’s Sentence Over Trump’s ‘Traitor’ Comments

Bergdahl Says Walking Away Was A ‘Horrible Mistake’

‘He’s An American … And He Had A Mom,’ Says Former SEAL At Bergdahl Trial

Did Trump Just Accidentally Ruin The Case Against Bowe Bergdahl?

Bergdahl Enters Guilty Plea To Desertion, Misbehavior Charges Without Plea Deal

A Guilty Plea By Bergdahl On Monday Could Set Up A Unique Military Pre-Sentencing Trial

Bowe Bergdahl Is Expected To Plead Guilty To Desertion And Avoid A Trial

Bergdahl Lawyers Pursue Prosecutor’s Emails With White House

Bergdahl Chooses Military Judge Over Jury In Desertion Trial

Judge To Allow Evidence Of Navy SEAL, Soldier Career-Ending Injuries In Bowe Bergdahl Sentencing

Military Judge Upholds Rare Misbehavior Charge In Bowe Bergdahl Case

Navy SEAL, Soldier Claim They Sustained Career-Ending Injuries During Search For Bowe Bergdahl

The Judge In Bergdahl Case Has Just Set A New Trial Date

Trump’s Own Words Are Hurting Him In Military And Civilian Courts

Why Bowe Bergdahl Should Not Expect A Pardon In Obama’s Final Days

Bergdahl’s Lawyers Want Gen Abrams Off The Case For Burning Evidence

The Psychology Behind Strong Emotional Reactions To Bergdahl