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Extraction Summary
6
People
6
Organizations
9
Locations
2
Events
3
Relationships
4
Quotes
Document Information
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Investigative report / book excerpt (house oversight record)
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Summary
This document is page 128 of a report or book (stamped HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_020280) discussing the intelligence implications of Edward Snowden's actions. It analyzes theories regarding when Snowden might have come under Russian influence, arguing against early recruitment due to his risky contact with journalists Greenwald and Poitras, while supporting the 'Hong Kong Scenario' where Russian officials engaged him after his arrival there. The document mentions Putin's direct authorization of Snowden's travel to Moscow. Note: While requested as an 'Epstein-related' document, the text exclusively concerns the Snowden leaks and contains no mentions of Jeffrey Epstein.
People (6)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Snowden | Subject / NSA Whistleblower |
Discussed regarding his flight to Hong Kong/Russia and potential recruitment by Russian intelligence.
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| Greenwald | Journalist |
Glenn Greenwald; contacted by Snowden in Dec 2012; described as high-profile blogger in Brazil.
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| Poitras | Journalist |
Laura Poitras; contacted by Snowden in Jan 2013 in Berlin.
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| Putin | President of Russia |
Authorized Snowden's trip to Moscow while Snowden was in Hong Kong.
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| Gellman | Journalist |
Barton Gellman; Snowden indicated to him he was in touch with a foreign embassy.
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| Unnamed Former CIA Officer | Source |
Provided opinion on intelligence operations regarding the 'Russian control' theory.
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Organizations (6)
| Name | Type | Context |
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| NSA |
National Security Agency; where Snowden worked and stole secrets.
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| Russian Intelligence Service |
Suspected of potentially controlling Snowden.
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| US Intelligence Agencies |
Surveilling journalists.
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| CIA |
Mentioned in context of a former officer source.
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| Russian Consulate |
Contacted by Snowden in Hong Kong.
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| House Oversight Committee |
Implied by the footer stamp HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_020280.
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Locations (9)
| Location | Context |
|---|---|
Key Quotes (4)
"anything could 'go haywire'"Source
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Quote #1
"it would be 'unthinkable' that the Russian intelligence service would permit a source it controlled in the NSA to expose himself by contacting journalists."Source
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Quote #2
"It was, as he put it, a 'lose-lose move.'"Source
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Quote #3
"The most compelling support for this scenario comes from Putin himself"Source
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Quote #4
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