Former National Security Adviser John Bolton to Plead Guilty in Federal Case Involving Classified Documents

Former National Security Adviser John Bolton to Plead Guilty in Federal Case Involving Classified Documents

Former National Security Adviser John Bolton is expected to plead guilty in a federal case involving classified government documents. He plans to admit guilt to one charge related to retaining sensitive national security records without authorization and is expected to pay over $2 million in fines. The charge could result in up to five years in prison, but does not guarantee jail time. The case originated from accusations that Bolton kept personal diary entries from his time in the Trump White House at his Maryland home and shared notes and records with unauthorized individuals via his personal email account. Bolton served as President Donald Trump’s national security adviser from 2018 to 2019. A hearing for the case is scheduled for June 26.