Ex-Trump adviser John Bolton pleads guilty to mishandling classified documents
Bolton faces a prison sentence of up to five years and has agreed to pay $2.25m in fine, prosecutors say.
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"I did your honor."
— John Bolton , Politician
"He also knew the damage to national security that could be caused by mishandling that sensitive information."
— Kelly Hayes , Other
"He took responsibility for a mistake he made."
— Abbe Lowell , Other
Key People
Lowell is John Bolton's lawyer who made a statement regarding Bolton's plea.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Bolton is a former national security adviser to Donald Trump and a prominent critic of the current president.
Hayes is a US Attorney who commented on Bolton's handling of classified information.
Letitia James is the Attorney General of New York.
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Bolton faces a prison sentence of up to five years and has agreed to pay $2.25m in fine, prosecutors say.
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