Washington DC [US], October 18 (ANI): Former US National Security Adviser John Bolton on Friday (local time) pleaded not guilty to federal charges related to the improper handling of classified information, as reported by Al Jazeera.

According to Al Jazeera, Bolton appeared at the federal courthouse in Greenbelt, Maryland, where he turned himself in and entered his plea.

He faces a total of 18 charges: eight counts of transmitting national defence information and ten counts of unlawfully retaining such materials.

Each count carries a potential prison sentence of up to 10 years, meaning Bolton could face life in prison if convicted on all charges.

Bolton, a veteran of four Republican administrations, previously served as Assistant Attorney General under Ronald Reagan, held diplomatic ro

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