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Op-ed | Might there be a broader message in the John Bolton plea deal?
John Bolton was indicted for secretly obtaining classified information as National Security Advisor to use in a book, and the plea deal allows for a maximum 5-year sentence. The article discusses how plea agreements create uncertainty for defendants due to judges' discretion in sentencing.
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