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Bergdahl’s motives were ‘pure,’ says lawyer

Clip: 03/25/2015 | 7m 42s

In 2009, U.S. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl left his post in Afghanistan and was captured by the Taliban and held for five years until his release last May. Today he was formally charged with desertion and misbehavior before the enemy. Eugene Fidell, Bergdahl’s lawyer, talks to Judy Woodruff about the charges.

Aired: 03/25/15

Rating: NR

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