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Ex-national security adviser John Bolton pleads guilty to illegally retaining classified information
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· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information on this case can be found through ABC13 Houston (KTRK), which reported on the plea and its potential implications for Bolton's sentencing.
A former national security adviser has entered a guilty plea. John Bolton, who served in the Trump administration, pleaded guilty to illegally retaining classified information. This development occurred on Friday.
The guilty plea is part of a deal with federal prosecutors. Details of the agreement are not specified in the available information. Further information on this case can be found through ABC13 Houston (KTRK), which reported on the plea and its potential implications for Bolton's sentencing.
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Category: local Published: June 26, 2026 Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK) Reading time: 1 min
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