John Bolton plans to plead guilty in classified documents case, sources say
Summary
John Bolton, who served as President Trump’s national security adviser, plans to plead guilty to one count of keeping classified national security information. He will also pay a $2.25 million fine, and this plea deal is expected to be presented in court on June 26.Key Facts
- Bolton was indicted on 18 counts related to classified information but will plead guilty to just one count.
- The case concerns classified information he shared with two relatives through notes over several years.
- Prosecutors allege Bolton kept classified documents at his home and sent information via personal emails and messaging apps.
- He is not accused of sharing information with the media or foreign enemies or of wrongdoing related to his book’s publication.
- Bolton served as national security adviser to President Trump during Trump’s first term.
- The plea deal includes a $2.25 million fine and possible jail time from zero to 60 months.
- The FBI searched Bolton's home and office last year and seized electronic files.
- Bolton has become a critic of President Trump since leaving the White House in 2019.
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