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John Bolton Faces Criminal Charges for Classified Info Mishandling

10/11/2025

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The U.S. Attorney in Maryland is pursuing criminal charges against John Bolton, the former national security adviser, for allegedly mishandling classified information.
A grand jury has been reviewing evidence for weeks.
An indictment could be filed as soon as next week.
The FBI previously raided Bolton's home in September.
The case follows a broader pattern of prosecutions against Trump's critics under the current administration.

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Story summary

The U.S. Attorney in Maryland is pursuing criminal charges against John Bolton, the former national security adviser, for allegedly mishandling classified information.
A grand jury has been reviewing evidence for weeks.
An indictment could be filed as soon as next week.
The FBI previously raided Bolton's home in September.
The case follows a broader pattern of prosecutions against Trump's critics under the current administration.