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People
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Organizations
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Summary
This document is an excerpt from a House Oversight report analyzing Edward Snowden's 2013 decision to publicly reveal his identity as the NSA leaker. The text argues that Snowden's choice to be filmed by Laura Poitras in Hong Kong, rather than remaining anonymous like Bradley Manning, was a calculated move to achieve fame and transform himself into a public advocate, despite offers from editors like Ewen MacAskill to keep his identity secret. It highlights his coordination with journalists Greenwald, Poitras, and Gellman.
People (7)
| Name | Role | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Edward Snowden | NSA Whistle-blower/Leaker |
Subject of the document; analyzed regarding his decision to reveal his identity publicly.
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| Glenn Greenwald | Journalist |
Received classified data from Snowden; met Snowden in Hong Kong.
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| Laura Poitras | Filmmaker/Journalist |
Filmed Snowden in Hong Kong; chosen by Snowden for her documentary skills.
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| Barton Gellman | Journalist |
Received PRISM scoop anonymously from Snowden.
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| Bradley Manning | Whistle-blower |
Mentioned as a comparison for anonymous leaking.
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| Ewen MacAskill | Guardian Editor |
Offered Snowden the option to remain anonymous.
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| William Binney | NSA Whistle-blower |
Subject of a previous documentary by Poitras.
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Organizations (4)
| Name | Type | Context |
|---|---|---|
| NSA (National Security Agency) | ||
| The Guardian | ||
| Washington Post | ||
| Vanity Fair |
Timeline (2 events)
June 2013
Snowden reveals himself via video in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong
June 6, 2013
Washington Post publishes PRISM scoop based on anonymous Snowden leak.
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Locations (2)
| Location | Context |
|---|---|
Relationships (2)
Snowden chose her for her filmmaking skills; allowed her to film him disclosing secrets.
Snowden disclosed NSA operations to him on camera.
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