Congressman Russell Comments on Actions in Bergdahl Case

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On Wednesday U.S. Armed Forces Command announced that they have charged Sgt. Robert Bowdrie Bergdahl with one count of "Desertion with Intent to Shirk Important or Hazardous Duty" and one count of "Misbehavior Before The Enemy by Endangering the Safety of a Command, Unit of Place."

Congressman Russell released the following statement:

"Although it is still important to recognize that Sgt. Bergdahl has not been convicted under UCMJ articles, I am eager to follow the military trial proceedings to get to the truth of the matter. I am encouraged by the Army's decision to charge him with desertion and misbehavior, and know the families who lost loved ones trying to find him are eager to see justice served."

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