John Bolton, who once served as a top advisor to President Trump, denied wrongdoing in a Maryland courtroom. He entered a not guilty plea Friday to allegations of mishandling classified information, setting the stage for further legal scrutiny.
John Bolton, who served as President Trump’s national security adviser, arrived at a federal courthouse to surrender on 18 federal charges involving classified documents. The criminal case has placed renewed focus on how top officials manage sensitive records. Observers say the trial may influence future debates on government secrecy.
Federal agents seized multiple documents labeled “classified,” “confidential,” and “secret” from the office of former national security adviser John Bolton. Newly unsealed court filings reveal that the seizure is part of an investigation into whether he mishandled defense records.
Federal investigators have announced the discovery of classified documents connected to John Bolton, a former Trump administration official. According to the FBI, the materials emerged during a raid on Bolton’s Washington office, prompting ongoing scrutiny.
