Dubois and this is our western edition of the broadcast. The joy and relief that usually accompany the release of an american p. O. W. Are being overshadowed tonight by criticism of the deal that won his freedom and questions about how he was captured in the first place. 28yearold Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl is in a u. S. Military hospital in germany tonight. The taliban released him over the weekend in exchange for five terror suspects held at guantanamo. And david martin begins our coverage. Reporter Sergeant Bowe bergdahl is listed in stable condition and for the moment is isolated from the controversy surrounding his release. Among other things, he is suffering from five years of a prisoners diet. But his biggest problem may be the reception waiting for him in the u. S. Former members of his unit have taken to the airwaves and social media, calling him a deserter and alleging other soldiers were actually killed searching for him. Josh korder, a former sergeant in bergdahls unit, ha
Tonight. On a day of wideranging emotions about the dramatic recovery of u. S. Army Sergeant Bowe bergdahl. After being held captive for almost five years by the taliban. This is a scene in his hometown of haley, idaho, tonight, where there is jubilation that an American Family will have their son back. In washington, and indeed across the country, there are also a lot of new questions about the deal that won his release. Swapping out five taliban commanders who were being held at guantanamo. Does the u. S. Now negotiate with the taliban . Exactly how was Sergeant Bergdahl captured in the first place . And how dangerous are these taliban leaders who have been freed . Our team has been looking for answers and we begin tonight with Jim Miklaszewski at the pentagon. Jim, good evening. Reporter good evening. And all the early joy and celebration over bergdahls release has indeed being crowded over several growing controversies. In haley, idaho, today, preparations well under way for Bowe B
Morning. Im christine romans. And im john berman. Great to see you today. Its june 2nd, 4 00 a. M. In the east, and youve made it, youre free. That was Sergeant Bowe bergdahls mother sending a heartfelt message to her son as he recovers this morning in a german hospital after nearly five years in captivity. Bergdahls newfound freedom touching off a firestorm on capitol hill, critics accusing the president of breaking the law and crossing the line by negotiating with terrorists, this as new questions are raised about the circumstances involving bergdahls capture five years ago. Some soldiers who served with him are calling him a deserter. Lets bring in our Senior International correspondent Nic Robertson, who is live from landstuhl, germany, this morning, where bergdahl is being treated. Good morning, nic. Reporter good morning, john. What were being told here is that his care is being well taken care of, that his health is a priority. This is a severalstep process. No one knows how lon
Installation of physical welfare taken care of. What he learned what he saw while held captive. But all of this began such a long time ago. After almost five years of captivity in afghanistan scared i wont be able to go home. Reporter Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl is free and safe. Now, new details emerging about the secret recovery effort three years in the making. According to u. S. Defense officials a socalled proof of life video sent of the now 28yearold last december incited them to broker a secret deal. Officials say the soldiers sickly appearance putting them on an advance timetable. The deal, swap these five taliban detainees from Guantanamo Bay in exchange for bergdahl. Release me, please. Im begging you. Bring me home. Reporter according to the wall street journal, after days of waiting, the talibans call to meet finally came. U. S. Defense Officials Say it was just around 10 30 in the morning on saturday. When 18 armed taliban fighters led bergdahl to the Meeting Point near th
On this sunday night, soldier stories. New questions tonight about the Prisoner Exchange that led to the release of a u. S. Army sergeant as his parents celebrate and deliver a very personal message to their son. Including from taliban leader himself who in a statement tonight is calling the release by the u. S. A five taliban commanders from Guantanamo Bay a great victory. By keeping its promise to not leave any american behind on the battlefield, the Obama Administration says it has kept the faith with our troops. But growing chorus of lawmakers is tonight asking at what cost. We have two reports starting off with our pentagon correspondent jim miklaszewski. Jim, good evening. Reporter good evening, lester. Bowe bergdahl is at the u. S. Military hospital in landstuhl, germany, tonight for a thorough physical exam. But his release this weekend has raised many new questions for the Obama White House and bergdahl himself. Less than 12 hours after Bowe Bergdahl departed Bagram Air Base i