Bergdahls Platoon Leader Releases Shocking Facts About Night Bergdahl Left When the news broke that Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl was released from captivity after being held by the Taliban-affiliated Haqqani network, Americans rejoiced. That was before, however, the true facts broke in the case. Like, for instance, the details of the exchange of five prisoners from Guantanamo Bay. Or rumors that Bergdahl had actually deserted his post and denounced citizenship prior to his capture. In an interview with Fox News, Bergdahls former sergeant Justin Gerleve spoke out against him, claiming, I believe he was a deserter. He left his fellow soldiers, leadership, and his country behind when he left, Gerleve continued. It cannot be forgotten that a number of United States soldiers died in search of Bergdahl, which make the rumors even more tragic. Another sergeant, Evan Buetow, also made statements to CNN claiming that Bergdahl purposely sought the Taliban. If Buetows statements are true, the government just went to shocking lengths to help someone who was aiding the enemy. The White House is defending their actions among the rumors, claiming that Bergdahls release was a moral imperative, regardless of the circumstances of his capture. 