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On Thursday, Bolton appeared outside a federal courthouse in Green Belt, Maryland, to surrender himself. He pleaded not guilty to all charges. He was released on his own recognizance, with a scheduled hearing set for November 21.
Bolton’s legal team and himself dismiss the charges as politically motivated. Bolton claims the indictment is part of a broader effort by political opponents, particularly President Trump, to weaponize the justice system against perceived enemies. In a statement, Bolton asserted, “I look forward to the fight to defend my lawful conduct and to expose his abuse of power.”