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Ex-national security adviser John Bolton pleads guilty to illegally retaining classified information (apnews.com)

submitted 3 hours ago by FlashMobOfOne@lemmy.world to c/progressivepolitics@lemmy.world

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GREENBELT, Md. (AP) — Former Trump administration national security adviser John Bolton pleaded guilty on Friday to illegally retaining classified information, sealing a deal with federal prosecutors that could allow him to avoid a prison term.

Bolton, who became an outspoken critic of President Donald Trump after serving in the Republican’s first administration, is scheduled to be sentenced on Oct. 28 by U.S. District Judge Theodore Chuang in Greenbelt, Maryland.

Bolton, 77, of Bethesda, Maryland, pleaded guilty to a single count of illegally retaining national defense information, which carries a maximum sentence of 10 years. His plea agreement with the Justice Department may enable him to avoid time behind bars, but the judge ultimately will decide his punishment.

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[–] FlashMobOfOne@lemmy.world 5 points 3 hours ago (1 children)

Of course, the's probably not going to prison, but it was still a little satisfying watching this particular bloodthirsty war criminal have to do a few perp walks.

[–] Sharkticon@lemmy.zip 11 points 3 hours ago (1 children)

Much less satisfying when you remember it's happening solely because he criticized Trump.

[–] FlashMobOfOne@lemmy.world 7 points 3 hours ago

That's fair.