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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