Start Here John Bolton Indicted
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Oct 17, 2025 In a riveting discussion, Alex Mallon, a Justice Department reporter for ABC News, unpacks the indictment of former National Security Adviser John Bolton on 18 counts related to classified information. He details the evolution of the investigation from Bolton's 2020 book to the 2021 email hack. The conversation contrasts Bolton's situation with Trump's classified documents case. Additionally, Mallon shares insights into the political implications of the indictment and highlights pressing global matters, including Ukraine's ceasefire negotiations and massive evacuations in Alaska due to severe flooding.
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Bolton Indicted For Notes And Emails
- Prosecutors charged John Bolton with both disseminating and retaining classified information tied to his notes and emails.
- They say he shared over a thousand pages of meeting details with family while preparing his book.
Email Hack Reignited Investigation
- Bolton's 2020 book prompted an earlier review that the Biden team closed for lack of merit.
- A later 2021 hack of his email by an actor tied to Iran renewed scrutiny and led to an FBI search.
Retention Charges Based On Diaries
- The indictment adds unlawful retention counts for classified material found at Bolton's home and office.
- Prosecutors argue his handwritten daily notes contained highly classified national security information.
