AP report: Ex-national security adviser John Bolton will plead guilty in classified information case
Summary
John Bolton, who served as national security adviser under President Donald Trump, has agreed to plead guilty to keeping classified information. The deal with the Justice Department could let him avoid prison, but he will face a large fine.Key Facts
- John Bolton was national security adviser in the Trump administration.
- He faces charges related to keeping or sharing classified government information.
- The original case included 18 counts against him.
- Bolton kept diary-like notes from his time in government.
- Officials say he shared these notes with his family while preparing a memoir.
- He agreed to plead guilty to one count of retaining classified information.
- The deal includes a $2.25 million fine.
- The judge will decide the final punishment, which could be up to five years in prison but might include no jail time.
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