Rarely Used Charge in Bergdahl Case Could Bring Life Sentence

[Squire Robertsson]

It looks like they are going for what they have solid proof of rather than over charging and possibly loosing.
http://www.military.com/daily-news/... selects rarely used charge for Bergdahl caseUS military selects rarely used charge for Bergdahl case

 

[Reformed]

If convicted Bergdahl deserves a life sentence.

 

[Squire Robertsson]

I think that's what the Army JAG is looking for. While a desertion conviction sounds "sexier", in this case it's harder for the prosecution to make its burden of proof for that charge. From the looks of the article cited, the burden of proof is less onerous.

If convicted Bergdahl deserves a life sentence.

 

[righteousdude2]

He deserves that at least, especially since several men lost their life looking for him with the thoughts he had been captured! Custer would have put a bullet in him! Patton would have slapped him silly, and put him on trial for desertion! Obama, well, he welcomes him and his parents back with a Rose Garden ceremony and press conference!

Man how times have changed!