Janine Gibson

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person Ewen MacAskill
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person Glenn Greenwald
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person Glenn Greenwald
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person Sean Wilentz
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person Michael
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person Glenn Greenwald
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person Duchess of York (Sarah Ferguson)
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person Duchess of York
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person Glenn Greenwald
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person Ewen MacAskill
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Date Event Type Description Location Actions
2013-06-04 N/A General Alexander notified of The Guardian story while in Germany. Germany View
2013-05-30 N/A Greenwald flew from Rio to New York to meet Janine Gibson. New York View
0030-05-01 N/A Greenwald flew from Rio to New York to meet Gibson. New York View

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This document contains four 'Important Message' slips. Two slips contain messages: one from Darren to JE about sending a signed contract and an email concerning $225,000, and another from Janine to SE, signed by Michael, stating Janine 'WAS AT WORK THE WHOLE TIME' on March 14, 2005. The other two slips are blank, with one indicating a form print date of 2017-07-26 and another a public records request number.

Message slips
2025-11-20

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This document appears to be page 135 from a book proof (likely 'How America Lost Its Secrets' by Edward Jay Epstein, given the ISBN and filename) included in a House Oversight Committee production. The text details the timeline of the NSA discovering Edward Snowden's theft of documents in 2013, the involvement of General Alexander and Booz Allen Hamilton, and the initiation of the damage assessment investigation led by Rick Ledgett. It tracks Snowden's movements from Hawaii to Hong Kong and the internal communications regarding his unauthorized absence.

Book proof / congressional record production
2025-11-19

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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.

Book page / evidence production
2025-11-19

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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.

Book proof/manuscript page (house oversight committee evidence)
2025-11-19

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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.

Book page / evidence production
2025-11-19

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This document appears to be page 86 from the book 'How America Lost Its Secrets' (likely authored by Edward Jay Epstein, given the footer filename 'Epst_'), produced as part of a House Oversight investigation. The text details the interactions between journalist Glenn Greenwald and Guardian editor Janine Gibson regarding the Edward Snowden NSA leaks. It covers Gibson's reluctance to publish Snowden's manifesto (comparing it to the Unabomber's), her authorization of Greenwald's trip to Hong Kong, and the assignment of veteran journalist Ewen MacAskill to accompany him.

Book excerpt / legal discovery production
2025-11-19

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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.

Book page / manuscript proof
2025-11-19

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This document is a page from an address book (page 21) containing contact information for individuals with surnames starting with 'D' and 'E'. Notable entries include the Duke of York (Prince Andrew) and the Duchess of York (Sarah Ferguson), both with extensive contact details including Buckingham Palace, Sunninghill Park, and various staff members (John O'Sullivan, Robert Olney). Other listed individuals include Formula One executive Bernie Ecclestone, actor Griffin Dunne, and various international contacts in London, New York, Paris, and Italy.

Contact list / address book page
2025-11-19

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This document details the events surrounding the publication of Edward Snowden's NSA leaks in June 2013, describing how journalists verified his credibility using code phrases and the subsequent interactions with government officials before publication. It recounts the release of the Verizon and PRISM stories by the Guardian and Washington Post, followed by Snowden's decision to reveal his identity through a video interview to define his own narrative before the government could demonize him.

Report page (likely house oversight committee)
2025-11-19

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This document appears to be a page from a report or narrative (marked House Oversight) detailing the logistics and communications leading up to the publication of the Edward Snowden NSA leaks in June 2013. It describes the coordination between Snowden, Glenn Greenwald, Laura Poitras, and The Guardian (represented by 'Gibson' and Ewen MacAskill), including travel to Hong Kong and the setup of a contingency website with a 'dead man's switch.' The text focuses on Snowden's motivations, his specific instructions to journalists, and the editorial decisions made by The Guardian regarding Snowden's manifesto versus the NSA documents.

Investigative report / narrative account (likely part of a congressional report given the footer)
2025-11-19

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This document, page 95 of a House Oversight file, details the interactions between journalists Laura Poitras, Glenn Greenwald, and hacktivist Jacob Appelbaum with Edward Snowden (referred to as Citizen 4) leading up to the 2013 NSA leaks. It describes the vetting process of Snowden's technical claims, Greenwald's travel logistics from Rio to New York to seek approval from Guardian editor Janine Gibson, and Gibson's hesitation regarding Snowden's 'manifesto.' The text outlines the specific legal risks and editorial decisions faced by The Guardian regarding the publication of SCI top-secret documents.

Investigative report / narrative account (house oversight document)
2025-11-19
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Verification Code

From: Ewen MacAskill
To: Janine Gibson

"The Guinness is good."

Message
N/A

Right of reply regarding NSA story

From: Janine Gibson
To: Caitlin Hayden

Pre-publication notice to White House

Call
N/A

Verification Code

From: Ewen MacAskill
To: Janine Gibson

"The Guinness is good."

Message
N/A

Right of reply regarding NSA story

From: Janine Gibson
To: Caitlin Hayden

Pre-publication notice to White House

Call
N/A

No Subject

From: Janine Gibson
To: Caitlin Hayden

Request for comment/notification of publication

Call
2013-06-05

No Subject

From: MacAskill
To: Janine Gibson

The Guinness is good.

Message
2013-06-05

No Subject

From: US Officials
To: Janine Gibson

Conference call attempting to dissuade publication

Call
2013-06-05

No Subject

From: MacAskill
To: Janine Gibson

The Guinness is good.

Message
2013-06-05

No Subject

From: Janine Gibson
To: Caitlin Hayden

Request for comment/notification of publication

Call
2013-06-05

No Subject

From: US Officials
To: Janine Gibson

Conference call attempting to dissuade publication

Call
2013-06-05

Impending news story

From: Janine Gibson
To: General Alexander/NSA

Notification that The Guardian intended to break a story focusing on the organization.

Notification
2013-06-04

Publication Authorization

From: Glenn Greenwald
To: Janine Gibson

Meeting in New York to discuss publishing documents and funding trip to Hong Kong.

Meeting
2013-05-30

Publication Authorization

From: Glenn Greenwald
To: Janine Gibson

Meeting in New York to discuss publishing documents and travel to Hong Kong.

Meeting
2013-05-30

Publishing NSA documents

From: Glenn Greenwald
To: Janine Gibson

Discussion in New York regarding the publication of top secret documents and Snowden's manifesto.

Meeting
2013-05-30

Janine's whereabouts

From: Janine Gibson
To: SE

Janine called SE, stating she was at work the whole time. The message was signed by Michael.

Phone message
2005-03-14

Janine's whereabouts

From: Janine Gibson
To: SE

Janine called SE, stating she was at work the whole time. The message was signed by Michael.

Phone message
2005-03-14

Publishing NSA documents

From: Glenn Greenwald
To: Janine Gibson

Meeting in New York to discuss publishing documents and travel expenses.

Meeting
0030-05-01

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