Bolton Pleads Guilty to Holding Classified Info

San Antonio News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 26, 2026 · 1m

Former national security adviser John Bolton pleaded guilty to unlawfully retaining classified info, admitting guilt in court with a simple “I’m sorry.” What started as an 18-count indictment was reduced to one charge under a plea deal. He allegedly shared sensitive defense documents via personal email with unauthorized people — likely his wife and daughter — and his account was later hacked by Iran-linked actors. Though he reported the breach, he didn’t disclose he had classified material. The probe focused on his memoir notes, not the published book. Now facing up to five years and $2.25…