- John Bolton, who served as national security adviser to Donald Trump, is expected to accept a plea deal regarding charges of mishandling classified documents.
- Sources familiar with the matter informed CNN on Thursday that Bolton will likely plead guilty to one count of illegally retaining sensitive national security documents.
- As part of the anticipated agreement, Bolton is expected to pay a fine exceeding $2 million.
- The Justice Department had previously indicted Bolton on 18 counts related to mishandling classified information, to which he initially pleaded not guilty.
- Bolton is scheduled to appear in federal court in Maryland on June 26 for a rearraignment.
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Trump adviser turned foe John Bolton reaches plea deal over mishandling government secrets: report
