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John Bolton to plead guilty in classified info case, faces fine

Former US national security adviser John Bolton has agreed to plead guilty to one count of retaining classified information. This deal with the Justice Department could allow him to avoid prison time, though he faces a US$2.25 million fine. The case involved classified notes he allegedly shared while preparing a memoir. The resolution comes amid concerns about the Justice Department's use of law enforcement powers against perceived adversaries of Donald Trump. AI

RANK_REASON A former high-ranking government official is pleading guilty to a criminal charge related to classified information. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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John Bolton to plead guilty in classified info case, faces fine

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    Trump foe John Bolton to plead guilty in classified information case

    Former Trump administration national security adviser John Bolton has agreed to plead guilty to a single count of retaining classified information under a deal with the US Justice Department that could allow him to avoid prison time, a person familiar with the matter said on Thur…