William Binney

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Date Event Type Description Location Actions
2013-12-13 N/A Frontline Interview with William Binney. Not specified View
2012-04-01 N/A Presentation at Whitney Museum New York View
2012-04-01 N/A Presentation at the Whitney Museum regarding surveillance. Whitney Museum, New York View
2012-04-01 N/A Presentation at the Whitney Museum New York View
2012-01-01 N/A Poitras filming NSA insiders. Unknown View
2012-01-01 N/A Laura Poitras filming NSA insiders Binney and Drake. Unknown View
2012-01-01 N/A Laura Poitras filming NSA insiders. Unknown View
2001-01-01 N/A William Binney retires from the NSA. USA View
2001-01-01 N/A William Binney retires from NSA. USA View

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This document appears to be a page from a book proof (likely by Edward Jay Epstein, given the filename prefix 'Epst') stamped as a House Oversight exhibit. It discusses Edward Snowden's (referred to as C4) communications with a journalist (implied Laura Poitras), contrasting Snowden's willingness to leak documents with William Binney's refusal to break the law. The text argues that Snowden misled the journalist regarding the scope of domestic surveillance in 2013, claiming the Stellarwind program had been terminated by President Bush and replaced by the more restrictive FISA Amendment Act of 2006.

Book proof / congressional record exhibit
2025-11-19

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This document appears to be page 66 from the book 'How America Lost Its Secrets' by Edward Jay Epstein, produced as evidence in a House Oversight investigation (Bates HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_019554). The text details the initial encrypted communications between Edward Snowden (referred to as C4) and journalist Laura Poitras in January 2013, discussing the risks of NSA surveillance. It also provides background on former NSA technical director William Binney and the 'Stellarwind' surveillance program authorized by President Bush in 2001.

Book excerpt / house oversight committee evidence
2025-11-19

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This document appears to be page 64 from the book 'How America Lost Its Secrets' (Edward Jay Epstein is the author of this book, explaining the 'Epst' filename, though the content is about Snowden, not Jeffrey Epstein). It details Edward Snowden's initial encrypted communications with filmmaker Laura Poitras in January 2013 under the alias 'Citizen Four,' noting that Snowden falsely claimed to be a senior government official while actually working as a Dell contractor. It also discusses Poitras's history of surveillance by U.S. authorities following her 2006 filming in Iraq.

Book page / congressional oversight document
2025-11-19

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This document appears to be a proof page (p. 63) from a book, likely 'How America Lost Its Secrets' by Edward Jay Epstein (indicated by the ISBN in the filename). The text details how Edward Snowden, using the alias 'Anon108', established initial contact with filmmaker Laura Poitras in January 2013 by using Micah Lee as an intermediary to bypass NSA surveillance. The document bears a 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT' footer, suggesting it was included in a congressional investigation file.

Book page proof / congressional exhibit
2025-11-19

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This document appears to be a page (page 62) from the book 'How America Lost Its Secrets' by Edward Jay Epstein (indicated by the footer ISBN and title). It details the timeline of Edward Snowden's attempts to communicate with journalist Glenn Greenwald, his frustration with Greenwald's lack of encryption, and his subsequent decision to use filmmaker Laura Poitras as an intermediary. The text also provides background on Poitras, including her wealthy upbringing, her work exposing NSA surveillance in Bluffdale, Utah, and her collaboration with activists like William Binney and Jacob Appelbaum.

Book proof/manuscript page (evidence item)
2025-11-19

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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.

Government report / investigative narrative
2025-11-19

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This document appears to be page 178 of a House Oversight Committee report focused on the Edward Snowden leaks. It details operational security failures by Snowden and his journalist contacts (Poitras, Greenwald) in 2013, noting that Poitras shared information with multiple people and Greenwald shared details with his partner, David Miranda. The text also analyzes Russian cyber espionage capabilities, noting their focus on breaking TOR networks and their advanced tools capable of bypassing US government security.

Government investigative report (house oversight committee)
2025-11-19

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This page details the initial encrypted communications between Edward Snowden and filmmaker Laura Poitras in early 2013, highlighting the extreme security precautions Snowden demanded. It contrasts Snowden's willingness to leak classified documents with previous whistleblower William Binney, who exposed the "Stellar Wind" program but refused to violate secrecy oaths or provide documents.

Government report / investigative document
2025-11-19

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The document details the initial encrypted communication methods established between Edward Snowden (using aliases Anon108 and Citizen Four) and Laura Poitras in early 2013. It describes how Snowden utilized Micah Lee of the Freedom of the Press Foundation as an intermediary to obtain Poitras' PGP key. The text also critiques Snowden's initial claims to Poitras regarding his seniority and status within the intelligence community.

Investigative narrative / report (likely part of a larger congressional oversight file)
2025-11-19

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This page of a House Oversight report details the timeline of Edward Snowden's attempts to contact journalists Glenn Greenwald and Laura Poitras in late 2012 and early 2013 regarding NSA domestic surveillance. It describes Poitras' background, her anti-surveillance activism, and her connections to other figures like William Binney and Jacob Appelbaum. The text concludes with Snowden contacting Micah Lee in January 2013 as a secure route to reach Poitras in Berlin.

House oversight committee report / investigative narrative
2025-11-19

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This document is a page of citations, likely endnotes from a book or report, bearing a 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT' Bates stamp. It lists sources related to the Edward Snowden NSA leaks, referencing articles, interviews, and a book from 2013 and 2014 involving key figures like Glenn Greenwald, Laura Poitras, William Binney, and Barton Gellman. Despite the user's query, the document contains no information whatsoever related to Jeffrey Epstein.

Citations page / endnotes from a report or book
2025-11-17
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