Taliban Release Video Showing Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl's Handover to U.S.

The Taliban have released a video that reportedly shows the handover of U.S. Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl to U.S. Special Forces

Bergdahl spent five years in captivity after Afghan militants captured him. He was released in eastern Afghanistan on June 1 in a high-stakes exchange for five militants held at Guantanamo Bay.

Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby confirmed the video's authenticity on Wednesday morning

Reviewing video allegedly released by Taliban showing Sgt. Bergdahl's xfer. No reason to doubt authenticity. Focus is on soldier's care.

— Rear Adm. John Kirby (@PentagonPresSec) June 4, 2014 Read more...