Episode 028: Bowe Bergdahl Goes To Trial

Weirick is joined by Washington Post reporter Dan Lamothe to discuss the upcoming court-martial of Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl, USA, who is accused of abandoning his unit in Afghanistan.

Guest: Dan Lamothe Twitter: ‪‪‪‪@DanLamothe ‬ Twitter: @washingtonpost ‬ Bergdahl Defense Video Exhibit: https://youtu.be/S2MJeMm950M

Host: James W. Weirick Website: www.militaryjusticepodcast.com Twitter: @PodcastMJ Instagram: thepodcastmj FaceBook: @MilitaryJusticePodcast Email: weirick@weirick.com

Editing and Mixing: Hannah McCarthy: @hmccarthyNHPR

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Om Podcasten

Brought to you by the creators of Undisclosed, Military Justice explores the system of rules and regulations that govern those who serve in uniform. Hosted by James W. Weirick--a retired Marine lieutenant colonel and Judge Advocate--the podcast delves into the flaws inherent to the military justice system and makes the case for substantial reform to ensure the brave men and women who serve our nation are protected from arbitrary retaliation. Topics include emerging issues in sexual assault, updates to the Uniform Code of Military Justice, whistleblower protection, the evolution of the law of the battlefield, and more. Host: James WeirickExecutive Producer: Dennis RobinsonPodcast Premier: September 20, 2016