Bolton Pleads Guilty to Classified Docs

John Bolton, ex-Trump national security adviser, has pleaded guilty to mishandling classified documents, facing up to ten years in prison—but may avoid jail via a deal that includes a $2.25 million fine, forfeiture of retirement pay, 100 hours of community service, and an intelligence debriefing. He admitted fault, calling himself sorry, while his lawyer argued the plea saves taxpayer resources. Prosecutors stressed Bolton knew the risks. This case fits a pattern of former officials—especially critics of past administrations—facing federal charges, with Bolton choosing a plea over a drawn-out trial. His controversial book and Trump’s public scorn add fuel to the fire. Sentencing is set for October 28. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c582fd41967595a6