Ex-Trump adviser John Bolton pleads guilty to mishandling classified documents
Summary
John Bolton, former national security adviser to President Trump, pleaded guilty to illegally keeping classified documents. He admitted to one charge and agreed to pay a fine, do community service, and cooperate with authorities before his sentencing in October.Key Facts
- Bolton was indicted on 18 counts of mishandling classified information but pleaded guilty to one charge.
- The documents included diary entries with top secret national defense information.
- Bolton faces up to five years in prison and must pay a $2.25 million fine.
- He will also do 100 hours of community service and help officials understand the classified material he kept.
- Bolton admitted in court that he sent sensitive diary entries to family members.
- He wrote a 2020 book that revealed parts of his time under President Trump, which led to a lawsuit over classified content.
- Prosecutors said Bolton understood the risks of mishandling classified information but ignored the rules.
- Bolton was fired by President Trump in 2019 and has since criticized him publicly.
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