The one problem in your scenario....it notes he has to be captured. In Bergdahl’s case....he walked away and gave himself to the enemy.
I think the closer you get to a court episode....the more pressure on this guy. He’s too unbalanced to handle the pressure.
Can Obama give Bergdahl a pardon now, or does he have to wait until charges are brought? Obama doesn’t want a court martial to take place, but what can he do to prevent one, other than putting pressure on people in the Army who are involved in handling the case?