"Bolton, who was indicted by a grand jury on Thursday on the charges following an FBI investigation lasting over three years, is the third political foe of Donald Trump to be indicted in the past three weeks, since the Republican sent a social media message to his attorney general, Pam Bondi, ordering her to force the prosecution of people he believes have harmed his political career."
"The former high-ranking official had surrendered early Friday morning at the Greenbelt courthouse, as agreed with those handling his case. At the time, Bolton, who appeared with his lawyers, made no statement. If convicted, he faces a 10-year prison sentence on each charge. Immediately after his indictment was made public, Bolton had stated that he was looking forward to the fight to defend his conduct, which he considers lawful, and to expose Trump's abuse of power."
John Bolton pleaded not guilty in a Maryland court to 18 counts under the Espionage Act for possessing and transmitting information affecting U.S. security. The indictment follows an FBI investigation lasting over three years and alleges Bolton shared classified notes and conversations with his wife and daughter while preparing a book. He surrendered at the Greenbelt courthouse and made no statement at arraignment. Each count carries up to a 10-year prison term. Bolton says he will fight the charges, maintains his conduct was lawful, and intends to expose what he calls abuse of power by Donald Trump.
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