Bowe Bergdahl questioned by Army about capture
9 Aug 2014 4:35 AM IST
The US Army has begun questioning Sgt Bowe Bergdahl about his disappearance in Afghanistan that led to five years in captivity by the Taliban, his attorney and an Army spokeswoman said. Bergdahl was questioned at Fort Sam Houston in Texas where he has been staying since returning to the US, said his attorney, Eugene R Fidell on Wednesday.
‘Sgt Bergdahl answered all questions put to him. The interview is proceeding. It has been a productive expenditure of time,’ Fidell said in a telephone interview during a break in the questioning. Fidell declined to comment on what specific questions Bergdahl was asked. Lt Col Alayne Conway, an Army spokeswoman, said Bergdahl was advised of his rights under Article 31 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
Article 31 pertains to individuals being informed of the nature of the accusation against them and says that they do not have to make any statement to investigators. ‘This in an ongoing investigation; the investigating officer has 60 days from his appointment to conclude his investigation.
‘Sgt Bergdahl answered all questions put to him. The interview is proceeding. It has been a productive expenditure of time,’ Fidell said in a telephone interview during a break in the questioning. Fidell declined to comment on what specific questions Bergdahl was asked. Lt Col Alayne Conway, an Army spokeswoman, said Bergdahl was advised of his rights under Article 31 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
Article 31 pertains to individuals being informed of the nature of the accusation against them and says that they do not have to make any statement to investigators. ‘This in an ongoing investigation; the investigating officer has 60 days from his appointment to conclude his investigation.
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