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Bolton Guilty Plea in Classified Docs Case

Bolton Guilty Plea in Classified Docs Case

John Bolton, who served as Donald Trump's national security adviser, pleaded guilty to one count of unauthorized retention of national defense information.

The plea agreement with the Justice Department may enable him to avoid time behind bars, but the judge will decide his sentence.

Bolton's legal team confirmed he will pay a fine of $2.25 million.

He is the latest Trump associate to face legal consequences over classified materials.

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John Bolton
American lawyer and diplomat (born 1948)
Donald Trump
President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)