Attorney claims Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl to face desertion charges

Bowe Bergdahl This undated image provided by the U.S. Army shows Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl. U.S. officials have received a new video of Bergdahl that they believe was taken within the last month, showing that the soldier is alive. The video came to light several days ago, said one senior defense official. Another official said that Bergdahl appeared in poorer health than previous videos, showing the signs of his nearly five years in captivity. Bergdahl, who is from Idaho, was taken prisoner in Afghanistan on June 30, 2009. In a statement released Wednesday, Bergdahl�s family said that they learned today, Jan. 15, 2014, about the video. (AP Photo/U.S. Army) (Uncredited)

By Josh Miranda

An attorney for Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl claims he will face desertion charges after leaving his post in Afghanistan six years ago.

The Washington Post reports Bergdahl was handed a charge sheet yesterday.

U.S. Army Forces Command will hold a press conference, discussing the “next planned steps” this afternoon at 3:30 p.m.

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Bergdahl was held by the Taliban for five years before being released in a prisoner exchange.