John Bolton, the former U.S. national security adviser, has reached a plea agreement concerning charges of mishandling classified documents. The Justice Department filed charges against Bolton in 2025. According to a source familiar with the matter, the plea agreement, which is subject to court approval, will allow Bolton to plead guilty to one count of illegal retention of sensitive national security information. The agreement includes a $2.25 million fine and a potential prison sentence ranging from no time to five years.
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John Bolton reaches plea deal regarding classified documents
John Bolton has reached a plea agreement related to charges of mishandling classified documents. The agreement allows him to plead guilty and includes a fine of $2.25 million, with a possible prison sentence of up to five years, pending court approval.
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- ✕ vague attribution: according to a source familiar with the matter, the person said
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