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Bolton faces a total of 18 criminal charges. Specifically, prosecutors have charged him with eight counts of transmitting national defense information and ten counts of unlawfully retaining national defense documents, all linked to his handling of classified materials during his tenure as President Trump’s national security adviser. If convicted on all counts, Bolton could face a maximum sentence of 180 years in prison and a $4.5 million fine.
Legal analysts are describing the case as “far worse than expected,” emphasizing the gravity of the charges. According to reports from Fox News, sources within the Justice Department believe the strength of the case surpasses previous instances involving high-profile officials such as FBI Director James Comey.