James Burmeister released months early from stockade
James went to Canada and was AWOL until earlier this year when he decided to return to the U.S., turn himself in, and move on with his life.
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Resister James Burmeister sentenced at Ft. Knox
James was sentenced to six months at the Fort Knox Regional Confinement Facility and a bad conduct discharge.
Read More‘Eugene soldier James Burmeister fights killing’
PFC James Burmeister enlisted in the military because he thought he would be doing “humanitarian work” in Iraq.
Read MoreOregon father speaks out
Passion and empathy: Why is it that it takes a harsh reality to kick in your own front door, grab you by the scruff of your own all too relaxed neck, before you really cry again.
Read MoreJames Burmeister returns from Canada
Courage to Resist. April 11, 2008 update PFC James Burmeister recently returned from Canada and turned himself in to the Army at Fort Knox, Kentucky on March 4. In May 2007, James refused redeployment to Iraq. He lived in Canada...
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