John Bolton expected to plead guilty in classified documents case
Former US National Security Advisor John Bolton has reached a plea deal in his federal classified documents case. He is expected to plead guilty to one count of retaining national defense information and pay a $2.25 million fine, avoiding jail time.
Why it matters
The case underscores the legal consequences of mishandling classified government information, even for high-ranking officials.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Kayla Epstein Getty Images John Bolton, a onetime national security advisor to Donald Trump who evolved into one of his most prominent critics, has reached a deal to plead guilty in his federal classified documents case, according to two people familiar with the matter.
The report relies on standard legal reporting practices, citing sources familiar with the deal without injecting editorial bias.
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