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Former Trump adviser John Bolton criminally indicted

3 days ago
  • #John Bolton
  • #Federal Indictment
  • #Classified Information
  • John Bolton, former Trump national security adviser, indicted on federal charges.
  • Charges include transmission and unlawful retention of national defense information.
  • Bolton allegedly shared classified information via personal email and messaging apps.
  • Potential penalties could reach up to 10 years per charge.
  • Indictment describes leaked documents revealing intelligence on foreign adversaries.
  • Bolton's lawyer claims the charges stem from unclassified diary entries.
  • Bolton is the third Trump critic to face criminal charges recently.
  • Trump has previously criticized Bolton, calling him 'incompetent' and a 'liar'.
  • DOJ investigation into Bolton began after his controversial memoir's release.
  • FBI searched Bolton's home and office in August as part of the probe.