Summary
John Bolton, former national security adviser to President Donald Trump, has been indicted for allegedly sharing classified information with relatives and keeping documents with classified content. The charges stem from an investigation that began in 2022, linked to a reported cyberattack on his email by someone believed to be associated with Iran.
Key Facts
- John Bolton served as President Trump's national security adviser in 2018-2019.
- Bolton has been charged under the Espionage Act for allegedly mishandling classified information.
- The charges relate to Bolton allegedly sharing over 1,000 pages of classified material with two relatives.
- A cyberattack reportedly infiltrated Bolton's personal email, accessing shared sensitive information.
- The investigation into these charges began in 2022.
- Bolton is also accused of keeping classified documents and notes.
- Bolton claims the FBI was informed of a reported email breach and no charges were filed during the prior administration.
