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John Bolton pleads guilty to mishandling classified information
John Bolton has entered a guilty plea regarding the mishandling of classified information. The case involves his retention of national security documents. (sources: nbcnews, theguardian, abcnews, france24, cbc)
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Bolton pleaded guilty to one count of mishandling classified information. He could face prison time for this offense.
- Bolton served as national security adviser under Donald Trump.
- He has been critical of Trump after his tenure in the administration.
- The plea relates to the retention of national security information.
Why it matters
This case highlights issues surrounding the handling of classified information by former government officials.
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