Judge vacates Bergdahl conviction over conflict concerns, opening door for new trial

Bergdahl left his post in Afghanistan in 2009 and was captured and tortured by the Taliban for nearly 5 years
Military judge failed to disclose application for immigration judge role, raising impartiality concerns
Trump's criticism of Bergdahl during 2016 campaign raised additional questions about potential bias
Bergdahl pleaded guilty in 2017 to desertion and misbehavior charges, received dishonorable discharge and fine
Federal judge ruled appearance of bias warranted overturning conviction, potentially leading to new trial