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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 For more information on this matter, readers can consult the original report from ABC13 Houston, which provides additional context and details about the case against John Bolton.
A former national security adviser has entered a guilty plea. John Bolton, who previously served in the Trump administration, pleaded guilty to illegally retaining classified information. This development occurred on Friday, as part of an agreement with federal prosecutors.
The terms of the deal may allow Bolton to avoid prison time. Further details about the case and the agreement are available from ABC13 Houston. For more information on this matter, readers can consult the original report from ABC13 Houston, which provides additional context and details about the case against John Bolton.
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Category: local Published: June 26, 2026 Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK - ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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