By — News Desk News Desk Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/watch-live-fort-bragg-press-conference-on-bowe-bergdahls-arraignment Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Bowe Bergdahl defers entering plea at Fort Bragg arraignment Nation Dec 22, 2015 11:05 AM EDT Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl did not enter a plea at an arraignment at Fort Bragg Tuesday morning, deferring the action to a later date. Bergdahl arrived at Fort Bragg Tuesday to face a military judge on charges of desertion and misbehavior. He faces a court-marshal for walking off his base in Afghanistan in 2009, which could carry a possible life sentence if he is convicted. The Taliban captured Bergdahl shortly after he left the base and held him until he was released in a prisoner exchange on May 31, 2014. The next scheduled hearing is set for Jan. 12 at Fort Bragg. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — News Desk News Desk
Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl did not enter a plea at an arraignment at Fort Bragg Tuesday morning, deferring the action to a later date. Bergdahl arrived at Fort Bragg Tuesday to face a military judge on charges of desertion and misbehavior. He faces a court-marshal for walking off his base in Afghanistan in 2009, which could carry a possible life sentence if he is convicted. The Taliban captured Bergdahl shortly after he left the base and held him until he was released in a prisoner exchange on May 31, 2014. The next scheduled hearing is set for Jan. 12 at Fort Bragg. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now