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John Bolton
National Security Adviser
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Deep research · Exaupdated 21 days ago
John Bolton, former U.S. National Security Adviser (2018–2019) and UN Ambassador (2005–2006), was indicted in October 2025 on 18 federal counts, including eight counts of unlawful transmission and 10 counts of unlawful retention of national defense information. Prosecutors alleged he shared diary-like notes containing classified information—up to Top Secret/SCI levels—with family members via personal email and messaging apps between 2018 and 2025. As of June 2026, Bolton has reached a plea deal to plead guilty to one count of retaining classified information, involving a $2.25 million fine.
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John Bolton
en.wikipedia.org · 2004-09-18
Office of Public Affairs | Justice Department Statements Regarding Indictment of Former National Security Advisor John Bolton | United States Department of Justice
www.justice.gov · 2025-10-16
Former Trump national security adviser John Bolton indicted on criminal charges
www.nbcnews.com · 2025-10-17
John Bolton plans to plead guilty in classified documents case, sources say - CBS News
www.cbsnews.com · 2026-06-04
Former Trump adviser John Bolton indicted for allegedly mishandling classified info - CBS News
www.cbsnews.com · 2025-10-16
John Bolton reportedly reaches plea deal in classified information case
www.bostonglobe.com · 2026-06-04
What to know about the federal charges against John Bolton | PBS News
www.pbs.org · 2025-10-17
Ex-national security adviser John Bolton will plead guilty in classified information case: AP source - The Journal
www.the-journal.com · 2026-06-04
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