Case: United States v. Bolton

INDICTMENT as to John Robert Bolton, II (1) count(s) 1-8, 9-18. (heps, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/16/2025)

NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Abbe D Lowell as Retained Counsel appearing for John Robert Bolton, II(Lowell, Abbe) (Entered: 10/16/2025)

CASE MANAGEMENTORDER as to John Robert Bolton, II. Signed by Judge Theodore D. Chuang on 10/17/2025. (ds2s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/17/2025)

PAPERLESS NOTICE. An INITIAL STATUS CONFERENCE is scheduled for November 21, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. Instructions to join the call will be provided. The call will be recorded, so please do not use speakerphones as they compromise sound quality. Also, we ask that parties not remain on the conference line after the Judge has left the call, to ensure that the line is free for other calls that may be on the Judge's calendar. (ds2s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/17/2025)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Isabella M. Oishi (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-12298414.). (Lowell, Abbe) (Entered: 10/17/2025)

ORDER pursuant to Fed R Crim P 5(f) and the Due Process Protections Act as to John Robert Bolton, II. Signed by Magistrate Judge Timothy J. Sullivan on 10/17/2025. (cm4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/20/2025)

NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Shawn Derek Shugert appearing for USA.(Shugert, Shawn) (Entered: 10/17/2025)

Notice of Related Case(bw5s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/17/2025)

Initial Appearance (Defendant informed of Rights) and Arraignment Hearing as to John Robert Bolton II (1)held on 10/17/2025, Plea entered NOT GUILTY as to Count 1-8,9-18 of the Indictment before Magistrate Judge Timothy J. Sullivan.(FTR: C. Martinez - 3B) (cm4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/17/2025)

ORDER pursuant to Fed R Crim P 5(f) and the Due Process Protections Act as to John Robert Bolton, II. Signed by Magistrate Judge Timothy J. Sullivan on 10/17/2025. (cm4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/17/2025)

ORDER Setting Conditions of Release as to John Robert Bolton, II. Signed by Magistrate Judge Timothy J. Sullivan on 10/17/2025. (c/m to USMS 10/17/2025)(cm4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/17/2025)

ORDER granting 12 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Isabella M. Oishi. Directing attorney Isabella M. Oishi to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering as to John Robert Bolton II (1). Signed by Clerk on 10/20/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/20/2025)

Arrest Warrant Returned Executed on 10/17/2025 in case as to John Robert Bolton, II (dg3s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/20/2025)

NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Tanner Kroeger appearing for USA.(Kroeger, Tanner) (Entered: 10/20/2025)

MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for David A. Kolansky (Filing fee $100, receipt number AMDDC-12301151.). (Lowell, Abbe) (Entered: 10/20/2025)

ORDER granting 17 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of David Kolansky. Directing attorney David Kolansky to register for pro hac vice filing in the District of Maryland through PACER at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/ if attorney has not already done so. The Pro Hac Vice option must be selected when registering as to John Robert Bolton II (1). Signed by Clerk on 10/21/2025. (mh4s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/21/2025)

Consent MOTION to Exclude Time Pursuant to the Speedy Trial Act by USA as to John Robert Bolton, II. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Sullivan, Thomas) (Entered: 10/21/2025)

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[CORRECTED MOTION TO BE FILED] -SEALED- MOTION to Seal by John Robert Bolton, II. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Lowell, Abbe) Modified on 10/22/2025 (bw5s). (Entered: 10/21/2025)

SEALED DOCUMENT (Lowell, Abbe) Modified on 10/22/2025 (bw5s). (Entered: 10/21/2025)

ORDER granting 19 Consent MOTION to Exclude Time Pursuant to the Speedy Trial Act as to John Robert Bolton II (1). Signed by Judge Theodore D. Chuang on 10/22/2025. (bw5s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/22/2025)

QC NOTICE: 21 Motion to Seal filed by John Robert Bolton, II was filed incorrectly. **Motions to Seal may not be filed under seal. You must re-file the motion publicly. (bw5s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/22/2025)

MOTION to Seal by John Robert Bolton, II. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Lowell, Abbe) (Entered: 10/22/2025)

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MOTION to Appoint CISO and Hold CIPA Hearing by USA as to John Robert Bolton, II. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Shugert, Shawn) (Entered: 10/22/2025)

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ORDER granting 25 Motion to Seal as to John Robert Bolton II (1). Signed by Magistrate Judge Timothy J. Sullivan on 10/22/2025. (bw5s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/22/2025)

ORDER granting ECF No. 22 as to John Robert Bolton, II. Signed by Magistrate Judge Timothy J. Sullivan on 10/22/2025. (bw5s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/22/2025)

Consent MOTION to Stay Pretrial Deadlines Pending Status Conference by John Robert Bolton, II. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Lowell, Abbe) (Entered: 10/30/2025)

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ORDER granting 29 Consent MOTION to Stay Pretrial Deadlines Pending Status Conference as to John Robert Bolton II (1). Signed by Judge Theodore D. Chuang on 10/30/2025. (bw5s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 10/31/2025)

MOTION to Seal by John Robert Bolton, II. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Lowell, Abbe) (Entered: 11/03/2025)

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PROPOSED SEALED DOCUMENT (Lowell, Abbe) (Entered: 11/03/2025)

RESPONSE to Motion by John Robert Bolton, II re 26 MOTION to Appoint CISO and Hold CIPA Hearing (Lowell, Abbe) (Entered: 11/05/2025)

ORDER granting 26 MOTION to Appoint CISO and Hold CIPA Hearing as to John Robert Bolton II (1). Signed by Judge Theodore D. Chuang on 11/5/2025. (bw5s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/06/2025)

PAPERLESS NOTICE OF HEARING by U.S. Attorney's Office as to John Robert Bolton, II. Initial Status Conference PLEASE NOTE: Defendant is not in custody. A writ has not been requested. A come up has not been requested. An interpreter will not be needed. Hearing set for 11/21/2025 10:00 AM in Courtroom 2B, 6500 Cherrywood Lane, Greenbelt, Maryland 20770, before Judge Theodore D. Chuang.(Sullivan, Thomas)

PAPERLESS NOTICE that an INITIAL STATUS CONFERENCE is scheduled for November 21, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. before Judge Theodore D. Chuang at the United States Courthouse located at 6500 Cherrywood Lane in Greenbelt, Maryland. The specific courtroom for the motions hearing will be available the week of the proceeding on the Court's website. The U.S. Attorney's Office is responsible for ordering any come up or translators needed. If either party seeks a change in the defendant's detention status or release conditions, that party must notify opposing counsel, Chambers, U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services, and, if necessary, the U.S. Marshals Service of that request in advance of the proceeding. (ds2s, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/10/2025)

NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Robert Goldaris appearing for USA.(Goldaris, Robert) (Entered: 11/10/2025)

MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Shawn Derek Shugert by USA as to John Robert Bolton, II. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Shugert, Shawn) (Entered: 11/12/2025)

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ORDER granting 37 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Shawn Derek Shugert withdrawn from case. as to John Robert Bolton II (1). Signed by Judge Theodore D. Chuang on 11/12/2025. (heps, Deputy Clerk) (Entered: 11/12/2025)