Mon Oct 13 10:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Bolton Could Face Criminal Charges as DOJ Investigation Intensifies
**Washington D.C.** – Former National Security Advisor John Bolton may face criminal charges as early as next week, according to sources familiar with the case. The acting U.S. Attorney in Maryland, Kelly Hayes, is reportedly moving forward with seeking charges related to the alleged improper storage of classified national security information at Bolton’s home.
A grand jury in Maryland has been hearing evidence for weeks, and sources indicate the pace of the investigation has recently accelerated. If charged, Bolton would be the third “enemy” of President Trump to face federal prosecution under his Department of Justice in recent weeks.
Bolton’s lawyer, Abbe Lowell, maintains that his client has done nothing wrong, stating that any documents with classified markings predate his time in the Trump administration.
The investigation reportedly began during the Biden administration after the U.S. government discovered Bolton’s AOL emails while conducting intelligence collection directed at a foreign government.
Last month, the FBI conducted a surprise raid on Bolton’s home in Bethesda, Maryland, executing a search warrant based on information provided by the CIA. A partially redacted affidavit related to that search revealed a section titled “Hack of Bolton’s AOL Account by Foreign Entity,” raising questions about potential security breaches.
The Justice Department has not commented on the ongoing investigation. The outcome of this case could have significant implications for both Bolton and the Trump administration’s legacy.
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