Bolton Pleads Guilty to Classified Leak

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

John Bolton, former Trump national security adviser, pleaded guilty to mishandling classified docs—keeping over 1,000 pages at home and sharing them with unvetted family members—after suspected Iranian hackers breached his email. Facing 18 counts, he took a deal for one charge, risking up to five years, a $2.25M fine, loss of federal pension, and 100 hours of community service focused on preventing leaks. Bolton admitted fault in court, opting for a plea to avoid a trial that could’ve exposed more secrets. The Justice Department called his actions a serious national security threat…