John Bolton, President Donald Trump’s former national security advisor, pleaded not guilty to charges of mishandling classified information, multiple news outlets reported. Bolton made his initial appearance in federal court in Maryland one day after being indicted by a grand jury, becoming the latest Trump foe to face criminal charges. Bolton is charged with 18 counts of possession and retention of materials related to national defense. He faces up to 10 years in prison on each count if convicted, though federal sentencing guidelines would likely recommend a much less severe punishment. n18oc_world n18oc_crux

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