Former Trump adviser John Bolton pleads guilty to mishandling classified information
Summary
John Bolton, former U.S. national security adviser, pleaded guilty to mishandling classified information by sharing more than 1,000 pages of sensitive notes with family members who lacked security clearance. He faces sentencing in October and has agreed to pay a fine as part of a plea deal that reduces the original charges.Key Facts
- Bolton admitted to mishandling classified information related to national security.
- He shared sensitive notes through a personal email and messaging app with his wife and daughter, who were not cleared to see this information.
- The notes were for his 2020 memoir, published during President Trump's first term.
- The original indictment included 18 charges with up to 10 years in prison each.
- The plea deal could result in probation or a prison sentence up to five years and includes a $2.25 million fine.
- Bolton reported that a hacker linked to Iran accessed his emails containing the notes.
- The investigation started during Trump’s administration and continued under President Biden.
- Justice Department officials said Bolton’s actions endangered U.S. national security and trust.
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