The indictment of John Bolton, former national security adviser, is likely a media leak case.
The indictment alleges that Bolton compiled diary entries in preparation for a book, which led to the alleged mishandling of classified information.
On January 16, a federal grand jury in Maryland returned an indictment against Bolton under the Espionage Act.
Bolton served as National Security Adviser from 2018 to 2019 during the Trump administration.
The indictment is related to offenses concerning the alleged mishandling of classified information.
Author's summary: John Bolton faces indictment under the Espionage Act.