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. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. 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. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now