Ex-National Security Adviser John Bolton pleads guilty to illegally retaining classified information

Former Trump administration National Security Adviser John R. Bolton pleaded guilty on Friday to illegally retaining classified information, sealing a deal with federal prosecutors that could allow him to avoid a prison term.

Ex-National Security Adviser John Bolton pleads guilty to illegally retaining classified information

TL;DR

  • John R. Bolton pleaded guilty on Friday.
  • He is accused of illegally retaining classified information.
  • A deal with federal prosecutors could allow him to avoid jail time.