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John Bolton Indicted on 18 Counts of Classified Mishandling

10/18/2025

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Bolton Indicted for Misconduct

John Bolton, former national security adviser, is indicted on 18 counts for mishandling classified information.
Prosecutors allege he transmitted more than 1,000 pages of "diary-like entries" to unauthorized relatives and kept classified documents at his Maryland home.
Bolton says the charges are politically motivated and tied to President Donald Trump's vendetta.
He could face up to 10 years per count if convicted.
Bolton's initial court appearance is set for Friday.

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James Charged with Fraud

Letitia James, the New York Attorney General, faces federal charges of bank fraud and making false statements about a Norfolk home mortgage.
Prosecutors allege she misrepresented the property as her primary residence to secure a lower interest rate, saving $19,000.
James' grandniece, Cayla Thompson-Hairston, has a troubled criminal history and lived in the home.
Her first court appearance is scheduled for October 24.

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Trump Fires Prosecutor

President Donald Trump fired Elizabeth Yusi, a federal prosecutor, after she resisted his push to indict Letitia James, the New York Attorney General.
Yusi found no probable cause for the indictment, which Lindsey Halligan, a Trump appointee, ultimately secured.
The case illustrates a pattern of Trump's Justice Department actions against political adversaries, including John Bolton.
Bolton's indictment shows detail and national security implications, contrasting with allegations against James and Comey.

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Bolton Indicted for Misconduct

John Bolton, former national security adviser, is indicted on 18 counts for mishandling classified information.
Prosecutors allege he transmitted more than 1,000 pages of "diary-like entries" to unauthorized relatives and kept classified documents at his Maryland home.
Bolton says the charges are politically motivated and tied to President Donald Trump's vendetta.
He could face up to 10 years per count if convicted.
Bolton's initial court appearance is set for Friday.

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