Laura Poitras
PersonRelationship Network
Event Timeline
| Connected Entity | Relationship Type |
Strength
(mentions)
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Documents | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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person
Edward Snowden
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Source journalist |
15
Very Strong
|
55 | |
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person
Glenn Greenwald
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Business associate |
11
Very Strong
|
18 | |
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person
Barton Gellman
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Co authors |
11
Very Strong
|
2 | |
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person
Micah Lee
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Business associate |
10
Very Strong
|
4 | |
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person
Amy Goodman
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Interviewee interviewer |
10
Very Strong
|
1 | |
|
person
Edward Snowden
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Corresponded with |
10
Very Strong
|
1 | |
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person
Edward Snowden
|
Corresponded |
10
Very Strong
|
3 | |
|
person
Edward Snowden
|
Communicated via email |
9
Strong
|
2 | |
|
person
Glenn Greenwald
|
Co author |
9
Strong
|
1 | |
|
person
Jacob Appelbaum
|
Unknown |
8
Strong
|
1 | |
|
person
Edward Snowden
|
Acquaintance |
8
Strong
|
1 | |
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person
Edward Snowden
|
Source intermediary |
8
Strong
|
4 | |
|
person
Glenn Greenwald
|
Unknown |
8
Strong
|
1 | |
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person
Glenn Greenwald
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Collaborators |
8
Strong
|
3 | |
|
person
Edward Snowden
|
Unknown |
7
|
3 | |
|
person
Edward Snowden
|
Source journalist |
7
|
3 | |
|
person
Edward Snowden
|
Journalist source |
7
|
2 | |
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person
Barton Gellman
|
Acquaintance |
7
|
1 | |
|
person
Edward Snowden
|
Filmmaker subject |
7
|
2 | |
|
person
Glenn Greenwald
|
Acquaintance |
7
|
1 | |
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person
Jacob Appelbaum
|
Business associate |
6
|
2 | |
|
person
Glenn Greenwald
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Professional collaborators |
6
|
2 | |
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person
Julian Assange
|
Interviewer subject |
6
|
2 | |
|
person
Jacob Appelbaum
|
Professional collaborator |
6
|
1 | |
|
person
William Binney
|
Source journalist |
6
|
2 |
| Date | Event Type | Description | Location | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | Snowden provides Gellman with NSA PRISM slides via Poitras. | Unknown | View |
| N/A | N/A | Clandestine meeting between Poitras and Gellman to discuss Snowden's documents. | Coffee shops, Lower Manhatt... | View |
| N/A | N/A | Ewen MacAskill joins the group to verify Snowden's identity. | Snowden's hotel room | View |
| N/A | N/A | Snowden establishes operational security arrangement with Poitras, involving encrypted files and ... | Unknown | View |
| N/A | N/A | Snowden moves to another room at the Mira rented by Poitras. | The Mira Hotel | View |
| N/A | N/A | Clandestine meeting between Laura Poitras and Barton Gellman. | Lower Manhattan, New York C... | View |
| N/A | N/A | Snowden contacts Poitras to offer evidence of surveillance state. | N/A | View |
| N/A | N/A | Clandestine meeting between Laura Poitras and Barton Gellman involving anti-surveillance tradecra... | Lower Manhattan, New York City | View |
| N/A | N/A | Coordination of the NSA leaks | Remote/Digital (planning fo... | View |
| N/A | N/A | Meetings took place with Edward Snowden. | Hong Kong | View |
| 2025-06-04 | N/A | Ewen MacAskill joins Greenwald and Poitras in Snowden's room to verify his bona fides. | Snowden's room | View |
| 2025-06-04 | N/A | Meeting between Snowden and Guardian journalists/editors. | Snowden's room | View |
| 2025-06-03 | N/A | Poitras filmed over 20 hours of Snowden's activities in Room 1014. | Mira Hotel Room 1014 | View |
| 2025-06-02 | N/A | First rendezvous between Snowden and journalists. | The Mira Hotel, Hong Kong | View |
| 2015-07-15 | N/A | The Intercept releases document on Israeli raid in Syria. | Online | View |
| 2015-07-14 | N/A | Publication of a Guardian article about Laura Poitras suing the US government. | Guardian (publication) | View |
| 2015-07-14 | N/A | The Guardian reports that Laura Poitras is suing the US government over 'Kafkaesque harassment'. | N/A | View |
| 2015-07-14 | N/A | The Guardian published an article by Ben Child about Laura Poitras suing the US government. | Guardian (publication) | View |
| 2015-01-15 | N/A | Democracy Now airs an interview with Laura Poitras by Amy Goodman. | N/A | View |
| 2015-01-15 | N/A | Interview of Laura Poitras by Amy Goodman on Democracy Now. | Democracy Now (program) | View |
| 2015-01-15 | N/A | Democracy Now published an interview of Laura Poitras by Amy Goodman. | Democracy Now (publication) | View |
| 2015-01-15 | N/A | Interview with Amy Goodman | Democracy Now | View |
| 2014-10-13 | N/A | Wired magazine publishes Snowden's emails to Laura Poitras. | N/A | View |
| 2014-10-13 | N/A | Wired published an article by Andy Greenberg containing emails from Snowden to Poitras. | Wired (publication) | View |
| 2014-10-13 | N/A | Publication of Snowden's emails to Poitras in a Wired article by Andy Greenberg. | Wired (publication) | View |
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This document is page 152 from the book 'How America Lost Its Secrets' (likely by Edward Jay Epstein), marked as evidence for the House Oversight Committee. The text analyzes Edward Snowden's theft of NSA data, arguing that technical barriers (sealed USB ports, PKI card requirements) and timeline discrepancies suggest Snowden must have had an accomplice inside the NSA/Booz Allen to succeed. It details communications between Snowden and Laura Poitras in April 2013.
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This document appears to be page 144 from the book 'How America Lost Its Secrets' by Edward Jay Epstein, included in a House Oversight Committee file. It details the logistics of Edward Snowden's defection from Hong Kong to Moscow, asserting that Vladimir Putin personally approved the flight and that Aeroflot waived standard passport protocols. The text also discusses the NSA's interception of Russian communications confirming foreknowledge of Snowden's arrival.
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This page from a book titled "How America Lost Its Secrets" details the logistics of how NSA documents stolen by Edward Snowden were transported between journalists Glenn Greenwald and Laura Poitras via David Miranda, leading to the NSA obtaining a copy during Miranda's detention at Heathrow. It further analyzes the timeline of Snowden's theft, noting that he downloaded documents for nine months before acquiring the specific whistle-blowing materials (like the Verizon order and PRISM presentation) released to the media, suggesting his initial motives may have differed from his public claims.
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This document is page 125 of a book (likely 'Electile Dysfunction' by Alan Dershowitz, based on the ISBN in the file slug 'Epst_9780451494566') that was produced as part of a House Oversight investigation (Bates stamp HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_019613). The text discusses the polarizing nature of Edward Snowden's actions, analyzing the legal implications under the Patriot Act and the FISA court. It contrasts the media's celebration of Snowden (citing the Polk and Pulitzer awards) with the condemnation by the Obama administration and intelligence officials. The file slug 'Epst_' suggests this document was part of a production related to Jeffrey Epstein, likely due to Alan Dershowitz's role as his attorney.
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This document is page 115 from a book titled 'The Great Divide' (likely by Alan Dershowitz, given the footer code 'Epst_' suggesting an Epstein-related legal production). The text discusses Edward Snowden, comparing the government's 'demonization' of him to the treatment of 1960s NSA defectors Martin and Mitchell. It details a 2014 Lawfare Institute analysis which argued that the majority of Snowden's leaks concerned overseas intelligence operations rather than domestic surveillance.
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This document is page 109 from a book, likely 'How America Lost Its Secrets' by Edward Jay Epstein (indicated by the ISBN in the footer), which is part of a House Oversight Committee file. The text details Edward Snowden's time in Russia, his asylum, the risks taken by his associates like Sarah Harrison and Julian Assange, and his subsequent media appearances and financial earnings ($20,000 from TED). It critiques Snowden's transition from a technician to a media figure and his rhetoric regarding facing prison versus escaping to Russia.
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This document is page 105 from a book (Chapter 12, titled 'Fugitive'), likely 'How America Lost Its Secrets' by Edward Jay Epstein (indicated by the footer filename and ISBN). The text details Edward Snowden's interactions with journalists Laura Poitras, Glenn Greenwald, and specifically Barton Gellman in May and June 2013. It describes Snowden's request for Gellman to insert an encrypted key into a Washington Post article to signal a foreign government for asylum, a request Gellman refused. The document bears a 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT' stamp, suggesting it was part of a document production for a congressional investigation.
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This document appears to be page 102 from the book 'How America Lost Its Secrets' by Edward Jay Epstein, produced as part of a House Oversight investigation (Bates HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_019590). It details the logistics of Edward Snowden's escape from Hong Kong in June 2013, orchestrated by WikiLeaks associate Sarah Harrison under the tutelage of Julian Assange. The text describes the use of decoy flights, burner phones, and financial difficulties faced by WikiLeaks, noting that Assange's primary funding at the time came from the Russian government-owned RT television.
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This document is page 101 of a book (likely titled 'The Plot to Hack America' or similar based on context and ISBN in footer) produced as part of a House Oversight investigation. It details Julian Assange's involvement in Edward Snowden's flight to Russia, specifically noting Assange's advice to avoid Ecuador in favor of Russia and his deployment of WikiLeaks staffer Sarah Harrison to Hong Kong to assist Snowden. It also provides background on Harrison's family connections in Hong Kong and her operational security measures.
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This document appears to be page 97 from the book 'How America Lost Its Secrets' by Edward Jay Epstein (indicated by the filename 'Epst' and ISBN). It details Edward Snowden's admission to journalist Lam that he joined Booz Allen Hamilton specifically to access NSA hacking lists. It discusses the timeline of his interviews in Hong Kong, his departure to Russia, and the surveillance suspected by journalist Laura Poitras. While the author is named Epstein, the content concerns Edward Snowden, not Jeffrey Epstein.
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This document appears to be page 96 from the book 'How America Lost Its Secrets' by Edward Jay Epstein (indicated by the file name 'Epst...'). It details the logistics of Edward Snowden's final interview in Hong Kong, orchestrated by Laura Poitras and involving reporter Lana Lam. The text describes the security measures taken (Tor, confiscated phones) and quotes Snowden regarding NSA activities in China. The document bears a House Oversight Committee stamp, indicating it was part of a government investigation.
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This document appears to be page 95 from a book (likely by Edward Jay Epstein, given the filename) discussing Edward Snowden's time in Hong Kong following the Guardian's publication of the NSA leaks. It details his logistical movements on June 10-11, including switching hotel rooms, his credit cards being frozen, and his extraction from the Mira hotel by lawyers Robert Tibbo and Jonathan Man to a safe house. The page bears a 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT' stamp, indicating it is part of a congressional record.
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This document appears to be page 94 from the book 'How America Lost Its Secrets' (likely by Edward Jay Epstein, given the filename prefix 'Epst'), produced as evidence in a House Oversight investigation. The text chronicles the events of June 6-9, 2013, detailing the publication of NSA leak stories by The Guardian and The Washington Post, and Edward Snowden's decision to reveal his identity via a video interview filmed by Laura Poitras. The page discusses the coordination between journalists Greenwald, Gellman, and Poitras, and the immediate government and media reaction to the disclosures.
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This document appears to be a page proof (page 93) from a book by Edward Jay Epstein (likely 'How America Lost Its Secrets') bearing a House Oversight Committee stamp. The text details Edward Snowden's exaggeration of his credentials and salary at Booz Allen and the CIA/DIA. It describes the interactions between The Guardian journalists (MacAskill, Gibson, Greenwald) and US officials (White House, FBI, NSA) prior to publishing the first leaks regarding Verizon and FISA warrants.
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This document is page 92 from the book 'How America Lost Its Secrets' by Edward Jay Epstein (indicated by the ISBN in the footer filename). The text details Edward Snowden's security paranoia in a hotel room, specifically his use of a 'magical cloak of power' (a red blanket) to hide his passwords. It describes the filming of the documentary 'Citizenfour' by Laura Poitras and a specific introduction between Snowden and journalist Ewen MacAskill, who had been sent by an editor named Gibson to verify Snowden's identity.
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This document is page 91 from a book manuscript (identified by ISBN in the footer as 'Filthy Rich' by James Patterson) bearing a House Oversight Bates stamp. The text describes the 2013 meeting in a Hong Kong hotel room between Edward Snowden, Glenn Greenwald, and Laura Poitras, detailing the filming of the documentary 'Citizenfour' and Snowden's communications with his partner Lindsay Mills regarding government investigators visiting their home in Hawaii. While the content focuses on Snowden, the document is part of a larger production of files related to the House Oversight Committee's investigation involving Jeffrey Epstein.
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This document appears to be page 90 from the book 'How America Lost Its Secrets' (likely by Edward Jay Epstein, based on the filename 'Epst_'), stamped as a House Oversight exhibit. It details the clandestine meeting in Hong Kong between whistleblower Edward Snowden and journalists Laura Poitras and Glenn Greenwald at the Mira Hotel. The text describes the specific tradecraft instructions Snowden provided, including the use of a Rubik's cube for identification, and Greenwald's initial impression of Snowden.
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This document appears to be page 88 from the book 'How America Lost Its Secrets' (likely by Edward Jay Epstein, indicated by the filename prefix 'Epst'), produced as part of a House Oversight Committee investigation. The text describes an individual (contextually Edward Snowden) moving to the Mira hotel in Hong Kong with documents on a thumb drive to meet journalists, and emailing his location to 'Poitras' (Laura Poitras). The page includes a production timestamp of 9/29/16.
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This document is a page (87) from the book 'Escape Artist,' likely produced as evidence in a House Oversight investigation (Bates stamped). It details Edward Snowden's preparations in Hong Kong, including a contingency plan involving Micah Lee building a 'dead man's switch' website, and the coordination with journalists Glenn Greenwald and Laura Poitras to break the NSA surveillance story via The Guardian.
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This document is page 85 of a book (likely by Edward Jay Epstein, titled 'How America Lost Its Secrets') discussing the background of the Edward Snowden NSA leaks. It details how journalist Laura Poitras utilized technical expert Jacob Appelbaum to vet Snowden's technical bona fides via encrypted emails prior to the Hong Kong meetings. It also describes the editorial tensions at The Guardian, specifically Glenn Greenwald waiting for authorization from editor Janine Gibson to travel to Hong Kong.
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This document is page 84 from the book 'How America Lost Its Secrets' (likely by Edward Jay Epstein), included in a House Oversight production. It details the coordination between Edward Snowden, Glenn Greenwald, and Laura Poitras regarding the release of classified NSA documents, specifically a FISA warrant concerning Verizon records. The text highlights Snowden's micromanagement of the leak process, his intent to expose James Clapper's alleged perjury before Congress, and the logistics of meeting in Hong Kong.
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This document appears to be page 83 from a book titled 'Escape Artist,' included in a House Oversight discovery file (Bates HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_019571). The text details Edward Snowden's communications in May 2013 with journalists Barton Gellman and Glenn Greenwald regarding the release of the PRISM and mass domestic spying stories. It describes Snowden's frustration with delays, his pressure on Gellman, and his subsequent aggressive recruitment of Greenwald to travel to Hong Kong.
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This document is page 82 from the book 'How America Lost Its Secrets' (likely by Edward Jay Epstein, given the file name 'Epst_'). It details Edward Snowden's time in Hong Kong, his evasion of a paper trail, and his initial communications with journalists Greenwald and Gellman regarding the leak of NSA documents, specifically regarding operation PRISM. It mentions an email sent to 'Bay' on May 22 covering his tracks with a medical excuse. The document bears a 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT' Bates stamp.
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This document is page 72 from the book 'How America Lost Its Secrets' (authored by Edward Jay Epstein, though not explicitly named in the text body). It details the timeline of Edward Snowden's initial contact with journalists Glenn Greenwald and Laura Poitras in late 2012 and early 2013. The text describes Snowden's work at Dell, his alias 'Citizen Four,' and the preparations for leaking NSA documents via The Guardian. Note: While contained in a House Oversight file possibly related to an 'Epstein' search, the content strictly concerns the Edward Snowden leaks.
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This document appears to be a page (p. 71) from a book manuscript (possibly titled 'String Puller' or related to the filename 'Epst...') produced during a House Oversight investigation. It details the covert coordination between journalists Laura Poitras and Glenn Greenwald in April 2013 regarding whistleblower Edward Snowden. The text describes strict operational security measures taken during a meeting in New York, including removing cell phones to avoid NSA eavesdropping, and Poitras sharing Snowden's communications with Greenwald to bring him into the plan.
| Date | Type | From | To | Amount | Description | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-06-01 | Paid | Laura Poitras | Airline/Travel pr... | $0.00 | Poitras paid her own way for the trip to Hong K... | View |
| 2013-05-01 | Paid | Laura Poitras | Airlines/Travel P... | $0.00 | Poitras paying her own way for the trip to Hong... | View |
Provenance of Merkel document
Asking if the document could have come from another person in the NSA.
FISA Warrant / Encrypted File
Sent FISA warrant and encrypted file of NSA documents with instructions not to show Greenwald yet.
Unknown
His name and the address of the hotel
Urgent text
Referenced in 'Citizenfour'.
N/A
Instructions to mask communications so there is no record of true names.
NSA Leaks
Introductory emails regarding leaks.
Identity Reveal and Recruitment
Snowden instructed Poitras to name him in her film to protect others and to recruit Glenn Greenwald.
Is C4 a trap?
Poitras questioning if her source (C4/Snowden) is trying to entrap her.
Unknown
Snowden offering evidence of surveillance, discussing 'Presidential Policy 20', and stating his intentions.
Physical safety
Stated NSA would 'kill' to protect secrets.
Risks
Stated NSA would 'kill' to protect secrets.
Regarding Anon108
Informed Poitras about Anon108 contact.
N/A
Snowden discussing NSA surveillance, Presidential Policy 20, and his plan to reveal his identity to protect others.
Recruitment instructions
Directing Poitras to recruit Glenn Greenwald because the material is too much for one person.
No Subject
Directing her to recruit Greenwald because the material is too much for one person.
No Subject
Poitras contacted Gellman about an NSA surveillance story and suggested a meeting in NYC.
NSA Surveillance / Presidential Policy 20
Discussions regarding NSA ingestion of communications, location of interception points, betrayal by telecom companies, and Presidential Policy 20.
Recruitment instructions
Directing Poitras to recruit Glenn Greenwald because the material is too much for one person.
NSA Surveillance Story
Poitras contacted Gellman suggesting a meeting in NYC regarding a story about NSA surveillance.
NSA Surveillance Story
Poitras contacted Gellman suggesting a meeting in NYC regarding a story about NSA surveillance.
FISA Warrant
Sent NSA documents including a recent FISA warrant regarding Verizon.
Encrypted File
An encrypted file containing Snowden's true name and details, without the decryption key.
Verification of source
Greenwald stated 'He's real' regarding Citizen 4.
No Subject
Sent NSA documents including a recent FISA warrant and an encrypted file with his true name.
No Subject
Revealed she found an anonymous source with U.S. government surveillance secrets.
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