2Bethesda, MD – A federal grand jury has indicted former National Security Advisor John Bolton on multiple charges connected to the alleged mishandling and transmission of classified national defense information.

Prosecutors say the 76-year-old Bethesda resident illegally stored and transmitted top secret material using personal online accounts.

Bolton faces 18 total counts, including eight for the alleged transmission of national defense information (NDI) and 10 for unlawful retention of NDI.

According to the indictment, Bolton is accused of using private email and messaging applications to send documents marked as Top Secret. These materials allegedly contained sensitive intelligence about foreign adversaries, planned attacks, and international relations. Investigators further claim

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