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U.S. authorities are investigating threats against the family of former Taliban prisoner Bowe Bergdahl.
FBI spokesman William Facer said Saturday in a statement: “The FBI continues to monitor the situation in Hailey, Idaho. We are working jointly with our state and local partners and taking each threat seriously.”
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The soldier’s parents, Bob and Jani Bergdahl, live in Hailey.
Facer did not detail the nature of the threats.
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Bergdahl’s hometown abruptly cancelled plans Wednesday for a welcome-home celebration, citing security concerns.
The town of 8,000 has been swamped with hate mail and angry calls. Bergdahl’s release after five years of captivity in Afghanistan has touched off a debate over whether the 28-year-old should be given a hero’s welcome or punished as a deserter.
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