Mark Zaid, member of CERL’s Executive Board, spoke with CNN about the indictment of John Bolton, former national security advisor to President Donald Trump. He explains the practice of writing books, whereby some senior government officials bring classified information home, is being challenged. Zaid addresses questions about why Bolton stands accused of these charges now and whether selectivity will shape how the case plays out in court.  

Mark S. Zaid, Esq., is a Washington, D.C. based attorney who specializes in crisis management and innovatively handling simple and complex administrative and litigation matters primarily relating to national security, international law, foreign sovereign and diplomatic immunity, and the Freedom of Information and Privacy Acts. He is a member of CERL’s Executive Board. Read his bio here.  

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