article_snippet.sent: This development comes one week after officials scheduled a July hearing for the Army sergeant who left his post in Afghanistan and was held by the Taliban for five years.
article_snippet.sent: Army officials announced Thursday that his Article 32 hearing will be held July 8 at Fort Sam Houston, Texas.
article_snippet.sent: That proceeding is similar to a civilian grand jury.
article_snippet.sent: From there, That proceeding could be referred to a court-martial and go to trial.