What is John Bolton accused of?
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John Bolton is accused of mishandling classified information, including unlawfully retaining and transmitting national defense information, sharing over 1,000 pages of sensitive and top-secret material—some via email to relatives—and storing classified data on a compromised email account.
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John Bolton indicted for allegedly mishandling classified info
- John Bolton has been indicted for allegedly mishandling classified information.
- The charges include eight counts of illegally retaining documents at his home, violating the Espionage Act. 49s
- Bolton is accused of sharing diary entries containing sensitive information with family members via unsecured means. 1m 12s
- Legal experts say the case appears to have followed standard procedures, with the investigation beginning before the current administration. 2m 8s
- If found guilty, Bolton could face up to 10 years in prison, though a lesser sentence is considered likely. 3m 14s
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Bolton is charged with sharing sensitive government information in violation of the Espionage Act, including notes with relatives for a book and storing classified data on an email account later hacked by an actor linked to Iran.
Bolton is indicted on charges of mishandling classified information, including keeping and transmitting secret information, particularly while writing his memoir, and sharing information via personal email accounts to family members.
