Report: John Bolton to plead guilty to mishandling classified docs

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Fox is reporting breaking news that former national security adviser John Bolton is going to plead guilty to mishandling classified docs after he left office.

Here's the latest on the neo-con:

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Bolton was facing 18 charges for his handling of classified materials and keeping them after he was out of the White House.

According to Fox the guilty plea may allow him to avoid jail time.

Here's more from Fox:

Bolton is now expected to enter a plea agreement with federal prosecutors, pleading guilty to one count of retaining classified information. The charge carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison and a fine of up to $2.25 million.

Looks like Bolton is facing the music.

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