John Bolton to plead guilty in US case

• John Bolton to plead guilty to retaining classified information
• The deal includes a $2.25 million fine to potentially avoid prison
• A judge will decide on the final sentence at a 26 June hearing

Former Trump administration national security adviser John Bolton has agreed to plead guilty to a single count of retaining classified information, according

to a source familiar with the situation. The plea agreement, which could enable him to avoid prison time, arises from a criminal case filed in October that accused Bolton of retaining or sharing notes that contained classified information while preparing a memoir of his government tenure.

Under the terms of the agreement, Bolton would face a fine of $2.25 million, as indicated by the source who requested anonymity due to the confidential nature of the deal. Although any potential prison sentence could reach up to five years, the arrangement allows for the possibility of avoiding incarceration, with the final decision resting with a judge.

A rearraignment, which typically indicates a plea deal, is scheduled for June 26. The Justice Department has chosen not to comment on the matter.