John Bolton, former Trump national security adviser, pleads guilty to retaining classified information
The plea deal could let Bolton avoid prison, with prosecutors recommending a sentence cap of 5 years and a $2.25 million fine.
- On Friday, John Bolton pleaded guilty in Greenbelt, Maryland, to illegally retaining classified information, sealing a Justice Department deal that could allow him to avoid prison.
- FBI agents searched Bolton's Maryland home and Washington office last August, with the investigation beginning before President Donald Trump returned to the White House in January 2025.
- Charged last Oct with 18 counts of retaining classified information, Bolton allegedly shared notes with relatives; prosecutors said a relative wrote, "Shhhhh," in response to one document.
- District Judge Theodore Chuang scheduled sentencing for Oct. 28, with the plea agreement recommending a five-year prison cap; Bolton can withdraw his plea if fines exceed $2.25 million.
- After serving in the first administration, Bolton became an outspoken critic of President Donald Trump, publishing a book, "The Room Where it Happened," which Trump called "crazy.
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Bolton Pleads Guilty to Unauthorized Possession of a Document Related to National Defense
John Bolton, former national security adviser to President Donald Trump, pleaded guilty Friday to unauthorized possession of a document related to national defense. The count was one of 18 charges in the indictment. The count usually carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison, but both sides have agreed to a maximum of five years, Fox News reported.
News Wrap: Bolton pleads guilty in classified info case
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