John Bolton, the former National Security Adviser to President Trump, has been indicted on 18 federal charges for allegedly mishandling classified information, marking a landmark legal action against a high-profile figure from the Trump administration.
The indictment accuses Bolton of unlawfully transmitting and retaining sensitive national defense documents, sharing more than 1,000 pages of notes with his family members via personal emails and messaging apps.
Pleading not guilty, Bolton claims the charges are a politically motivated attack orchestrated by Trump against his critics, asserting his innocence in a federal court in Maryland.
This case is part of a growing trend, as Bolton is the third prominent adversary of Trump to face criminal charges in recent weeks, highlighting a stormy climate of legal scrutiny surrounding the former administration.
Trump's public reaction branded Bolton as a "bad guy," reflecting the ongoing tension and animosity between the two after Bolton's critical stance against the presidency.
Legal experts suggest the indictment against Bolton carries significant implications, presenting a stronger case than those faced by other Trump critics, signaling a potentially consequential battle ahead in the courtroom.
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