US 'deserter' once held by Afghan militants appears in court

US Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl, who was held by insurgents in Afghanistan for five years before being freed in a prisoner swap, appeared in court Tuesday charged with desertion. If convicted on a charge of desertion, Bergdahl could serve up to five years in prison, receive a dishonorable discharge, lose his rank and forfeit all pay. Bergdahl, who was wearing his dark blue US Army dress uniform and medals, was briefed on his rights and replied with a soft "Yes sir" when asked whether he understood.

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