At a recent hearing, U.S. government lawyers indicated that additional charges against former national security adviser John Bolton may arise as he faces 18 counts related to the unlawful retention and dissemination of national defense information. Bolton, who pleaded not guilty, attended court where Judge Theodore Chuang expressed concern over the government’s proposed seven-month timeline for document review, urging a quicker trial preparation. Bolton’s attorney stated that his client prioritizes the case’s complexities over a speedy trial. The Justice Department’s investigation follows allegations of Bolton’s possession of classified information after a search of his residence and office.
