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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled that a federal judge lacked the authority to overturn Bowe Bergdahl's military conviction for desertion. The court stated that only military tribunals can vacate such judgments, dismissing Bergdahl's claims regarding his Fifth Amendment rights. Bergdahl's legal team is now considering their options following the decision.
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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled that a federal judge lacked the authority to overturn Bowe Bergdahl's military conviction for desertion. The court stated that only military tribunals can vacate such judgments, dismissing Bergdahl's claims regarding his Fifth Amendment rights. Bergdahl's legal team is now considering their options following the decision.
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Judge lacked power to overturn ex-soldier Bowe Bergdahl's military conviction, appeals court rules
Appeals Court Rules Judge Lacked Authority to Overturn Bowe Bergdahl's Military Conviction