Military Commander to Decided Potential Bergdahl Punishment

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ABC:

LUIS MARTINEZ

December 22, 2014

 

The Army has forwarded the results of its investigation of Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl's disappearance to a four-star general who will decide if any disciplinary action is warranted.

 

The general could decide on a number of possible outcomes, ranging from no further action to a possible court martial for the soldier held by the Taliban for five years after he left his post eastern Afghanistan.

 

"After a thorough investigation and a comprehensive legal review, the investigation concerning Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl has been forwarded to a General Courts Martial Convening Authority, Gen. Mark Milley, commanding general of Forces Command," the Army said in a statement today.

 

"Gen. Milley will determine appropriate action -- which ranges from no further action to convening a court martial." The statement added that no further comments about the report and its findings would be made "while disciplinary decisions are pending before commanders."

 

U.S. Forces Command spokesperson Paul Boyce confirmed that Milley had received the report today.

 

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