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News|Donald TrumpEx-Trump adviser John Bolton indicted over handling of classified documentsFormer national security adviser charged with 18 counts of mishandling classified documents.

A federal grand jury in Maryland has indicted John Bolton, former national security adviser to President Donald Trump, for improper handling of classified documents. The charges include eight counts of transmission and ten counts of retention of national…

JBy John MasonOct 17, 20251 min read

A federal grand jury in Maryland has indicted John Bolton, former national security adviser to President Donald Trump, for improper handling of classified documents. The charges include eight counts of transmission and ten counts of retention of national defense information, in violation of the Espionage Act.

The indictment, filed on Thu, Oct 16, 2025, outlines that each count carries a potential sentence of up to 10 years in prison upon conviction. Sentencing will be determined by a judge based on various factors.

Bolton's attorney, Abbe Lowell, stated that his client did not unlawfully share or store any information.

The charges follow an FBI search of Bolton's residence and office, aimed at uncovering potential Espionage Act violations. During the search, agents confiscated cellphones and documents labeled with various designations related to national defense.

The charges include eight counts of transmission and ten counts of retention of national defense information, in violation of the Espionage Act.
John Mason · Thehackingpost

Allegations of Information Transmission

The indictment accuses Bolton of transmitting confidential information via personal email and private messaging accounts. It also alleges illegal retention of intelligence documents at his residence.

The Department of Justice claims that a cyber actor linked to the Iranian government accessed Bolton's personal email post-government service, discovering classified information. Bolton’s representative had informed the government about the hack but did not disclose the storage of classified content in the email account.

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Recent legal actions also include the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey and charges against New York Attorney General Letitia James. Investigations into US Senator Adam Schiff and Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook are ongoing, though no charges have been filed against them at this time.

Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.

AI transparency. This article was produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence and published under human editorial oversight. AI systems can make mistakes. Read how we use AI (EU AI Act, Art. 50).
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