John Bolton indicted by a federal grand jury on 18 counts under the Espionage Act.
The indictment in Greenbelt, Md., federal court alleges that Bolton transmitted classified national security documents through a personal AOL email account and knowingly sent secret materials to outside contacts while serving in the first Trump administration.
Prosecutors allege that Bolton, 76, used email and various messaging apps to send documents classified as high as “top secret” that revealed intelligence about future US attacks, foreign adversaries and international relations.
The former US ambassador to the United Nations also kept diary-like notes of his daily activities and assessments, more than 1,000 pages of which he shared with two relatives — believed to be his wife and daughter — who did not have security clearances and were not authorized to see the information Bolton shared. […]
Federal agents searched Bolton’s Maryland home and Washington, DC, office on Aug. 22 in connection with the long-running investigation, which FBI sources told The Post was mysteriously “shelved” during the administration of Trump’s predecessor, former President Joe Biden.
During those searches, investigators retrieved documents related to weapons of mass destruction, the US mission to the United Nations, strategic government communications and secret travel memos, according to court records.
Even if Bolton had no intention of releasing the information, he could be held liable if sensitive documents were left lying around where others could get to it — a legal provision that applies to his personal email account as well.
“They are very difficult cases to defend against because it is in essence a simple analysis! Is the document classified? It in your possession? Did you purposefully possess the document in question?”
You be the judge.
Sean Davis: John Bolton is in deep trouble.
FASTER PLEASE!
His defense: “It’s not a crime when a certified member of the Deep State does it!”
Now do HER finally … and those 30,000+ emails that were hacked by Russia.
SHE needs a serious RESET … in the Federal Pen.
Did they raid his wife’s underwear drawer? His daughter’s?
His daughter’s mustache wax?
One would have expected he would have done a better job of stashing the documents
Once again it appears that a famous government dewd isn’t very bright. I mean, he’s on his AOL account? He doesn’t know about the NSA?
Or maybe it’s more that he thought the fix was in , and his bros had his back. I mean, if the whole FBI and NSA are corrupt, and you’re corrupt right along with them, why not use your AOL account?
Or bit of both, maybe. Corrupt AND stupid.
How “bright” can he be? He used AOL
mhb23re
How “bright” can he be? He used AOL
mhb23re
Where’s the trial?
Who’s the judge?
He’ll be found not guilty by Dems?
Or, if by some miracle, a guilty verdict is returned, a Hillary Clinton type fine of $8000 will be the only sentence.
Mishandling confidential information is “a very serious crime.” John Bolton
https://x.com/alx/status/1978970564107657261
“I think a number of Republicans right now just wish Kash Patel, Tulsi Gabbard, and other Trump nominees would just go away.” John Bolton
Now we know why he said this.
https://x.com/alx/status/1978972950905725385
You know, I almost hope he’s exonerated. That would make the prosecution even more just. Most likely he’ll be exposed as entirely guilty and then allowed on some pretext to walk, in disgrace but unconvicted. No doubt it’s a term of his employment contract. And they might be right to feel bound by it.
“… no reasonable prosecutor would … “
Saw an MSM story on this.
The headline read “Trump Advisor Indicted.”
So in the mind of the LIV MSM consumer (I repeat myself, I know) it is another instance of linking Trump to an indictment. It even sounds like a current advisor if you don’t read past the headline (most won’t).
No mention that he was a Deep State mole who did all he could to betray Trump, or of his words condemning the current administration and its key players.
All that matters is linking the name Trump with legal charges.
So if he is found guilty, it will be “Another Trump Aide Found Guilty.” Cue the fomented outrage from the Usual Sources.
If he is let off, or given a minor penalty, it will be “Trump Aide Escapes Justice.” Cue fomented outrage again.
FAKE news. Once again, proves its fakery.
Yes, the Globe and Mail used that in its headline this morning. It’s as if they deliberately wait until everybody on the internet knows it’s a lie before they print it.
“John Bolton on the prison sentence he believes Julian Assange deserves for his role in disclosing classified info (note that, unlike Bolton, Assange isn’t American and had no duties to maintain the secrecy of classified information). Still, here’s what Bolton wanted for him:”
https://x.com/ggreenwald/status/1978949182422470877
far out.
is it this generations aldrich ames?
FILTHY LIBERALS
This Ancient War Lover will finally have to pay for his BIG MOUTH.
This 2 Faced loser better get used to having his gay looking moustache kissed….
Drop The Soap, John
FILTHY LIBERALS