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John Bolton admits keeping classified documents, faces possible prison term
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Former U.S. national security adviser John Bolton pleaded guilty in Maryland to one felony count over classified information. He faces sentencing on October 28, must pay a $2.25 million fine, and could receive up to five years in prison.
- 01Bolton pleaded guilty in Maryland to retaining national defense information.
- 02He admitted keeping classified material after leaving the Trump White House.
- 03The material included Top Secret and SCI intelligence, prosecutors said.
- 04Sentencing is scheduled for October 28, with a possible five-year term.
- 05He agreed to a $2.25 million fine and will lose federal pension benefits.
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