Summary
Attorneys for John Bolton, who served as National Security Adviser under President Trump, have asked a court to move classified documents critical to his criminal case closer to his home. They argue that the current location in Washington, D.C., is too far and makes it hard for them to prepare. The court’s decision could affect how similar cases handle such logistical issues while maintaining security.
Key Facts
- John Bolton's defense team is involved in an ongoing criminal case concerning classified materials.
- They filed a motion to move these materials to a more convenient location near Bolton’s home in Bethesda, Maryland.
- The current storage of these documents is in a secure facility in a Washington, D.C. courthouse.
- The defense argues the commute poses an "unreasonable hardship" for preparing their case.
- The proposed location details are sealed for security reasons.
- The journey from Bethesda to the D.C. facility is 10-12 miles, taking about 30 to 60 minutes each way.
- The defense assures that security standards would still be maintained with the new location.
- The case is being heard by Judge Theodore D. Chuang in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland.
