John Bolton, who served as Donald Trump's national security advisor before becoming a vocal critic, is expected to plead guilty to mishandling classified documents, according to sources familiar with the matter.
Guilty Plea and Fine
Bolton, 77, intends to plead guilty to a single count of illegally retaining sensitive national security documents, sources told CNN. Another source confirmed that Bolton has agreed to pay a $2 million fine as part of the plea deal.
Background
Bolton served as national security advisor during Trump's first term from 2018 to 2019. He has since become a prominent critic of the former president, authoring a book detailing his experiences in the administration.
The charge of illegally retaining documents carries a maximum prison sentence of up to five years. Sentencing will be determined by the court following the guilty plea.
This is a breaking news story and will continue to be updated as more information becomes available.
