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June 26, 2026

John Bolton Pleads Guilty to Mishandling Classified Information, Sentencing Set for October 28

  • John Bolton pleaded guilty to a single charge of illegal retention of classified information, admitting to mishandling sensitive diary entries, some classified at the top secret level.
  • He faces a sentence of up to five years in prison and has agreed to pay a $2.25 million fine, along with completing 100 hours of community service.
  • Bolton's guilty plea marks a reversal from his initial denial of 18 counts related to mishandling classified material.

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