Former Trump Adviser John Bolton Pleads Guilty to Classified Documents Charges

Breaking News: Former US National Security Adviser John Bolton Pleads Guilty to Classified Information Retention

In a Maryland federal court hearing, former US national security adviser John Bolton has pleaded guilty to unlawfully retaining classified information. The guilty plea was made in connection with the sharing of documents with two relatives for possible use in a book he was writing.

Bolton had previously pleaded not guilty to 18 criminal charges related to the same incident. He is one of several high-profile critics of US President Donald Trump who have faced prosecution by the Department of Justice.

The investigation into Bolton’s actions began before Trump returned to office in 2025 and involved career federal prosecutors. This marks a notable departure from previous cases brought against Trump critics, which were often characterized by partisan considerations.

Bolton served as national security adviser during Trump’s first term in office. The guilty plea brings closure to the case, although further details are expected to be released in the coming days.

Source: Al Jazeera