John Bolton set to plead guilty in classified documents case: report

The short version
- Bolton, 77, was indicted in October 2025 on 18 counts of illegally hoarding or sending sensitive information.
- Reps for Bolton and the Justice Department did not immediately respond to requests for...
The story
Former national security adviser John Bolton will plead guilty to unlawfully retaining classified information while working in President Trump’s first administration, CNN reported Thursday. Bolton, 77, was indicted in October 2025 on 18 counts of illegally hoarding or sending sensitive information. Reps for Bolton and the Justice Department did not immediately respond to requests for...
How other outlets covered this
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- Fox NewsTrump unloads on 'lunatic' John Bolton after ex-aide pleads guilty in classified docs case2 months ago
- NPRWeek in Politics: Trump and bipartisan housing bill, John Bolton; Democratic socialists2 months ago
- Washington ExaminerTrump hopes John Bolton is treated ‘harshly’ after pleading guilty to retaining documents2 months ago
- BBCEx-Trump adviser John Bolton pleads guilty to mishandling classified documents 2 months ago
- BreitbartEx-Trump Advisor John Bolton Pleads Guilty to Mishandling Classified Documents2 months ago
- TownhallJohn Bolton Just Pleaded Guilty to Felony Count in Classified Documents Case2 months ago
- The Daily CallerJohn Bolton Pleads Guilty In Classified Documents Case2 months ago
- Google NewsEx-Trump adviser John Bolton pleads guilty to mishandling classified documents - BBC2 months ago
How this story developed
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- Trump foe John Bolton is set to plead guilty. Here’s why the case didn’t fall apart - CNNGoogle News
- John Bolton, former national security adviser, to plead guilty in court today to mishandling classified documentsWashington Examiner
- Ex-Trump adviser John Bolton pleads guilty to retaining national security information - NBC NewsGoogle News
- John Bolton To Plead Guilty In Documents Case, Pay $2M Fine: ReportZeroHedge
- John Bolton Reaches Deal to Plead Guilty Over Classified Information - The New York TimesGoogle News
- Former Trump advisor John Bolton agrees to plead guilty to retaining classified information, MS NOW reports - CNBCGoogle News
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