Abbe David Lowell

John Bolton, a National Security Advisor, pleaded guilty to mishandling classified information by recording sensitive details in a personal diary and sharing them with unauthorized family members. He faces a $2.25 million penalty and up to five years in prison as part of a plea deal resolving an 18-count indictment.

John Bolton, a national security adviser to President Trump, pleaded guilty to mishandling classified information by recording sensitive details in a personal diary and sharing it with family members. He agreed to pay a $2.25 million penalty and could face up to five years in prison, with the DOJ stating his actions jeopardized national security. His lawyer contrasted Bolton's plea with Trump's refusal to accept accountability for similar charges.

John Bolton, a Trump adviser, pleaded guilty to mishandling classified information by recording sensitive details in a personal diary and sharing them with family members. He faces a $2.25 million penalty and up to five years in prison. His attorney contrasted his plea with Trump's actions, which included taking classified documents to his residence and refusing accountability.