Trump critic John Bolton pleads not guilty to charges of mishandling classified information

John Bolton Pleads Not Guilty to Mishandling Classified Information

John Bolton, former national security advisor to Donald Trump, pleaded not guilty on Friday to charges of mishandling classified information.

Bolton, 76, entered a not guilty plea to 18 counts of transmitting and retaining top secret national defense information at a court hearing in Greenbelt, Maryland.

He was released on his own recognizance by Magistrate Judge Timothy Sullivan, with the next hearing set for November 21.

John Bolton pleaded not guilty to charges of mishandling classified information.

The veteran diplomat, who previously served as Trump's national security advisor, has become an outspoken critic of the US president.

Bolton's plea comes after being charged with mishandling classified information, with the next steps in the case to be determined at the upcoming hearing.

Author's summary: John Bolton pleads not guilty.

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TAG24 TAG24 — 2025-10-17

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