Anatoly Kucherena
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Edward Snowden
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Client |
14
Very Strong
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26 | |
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Edward Snowden
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Legal representative |
11
Very Strong
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23 | |
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Oliver Stone
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Business associate |
10
Very Strong
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3 | |
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Putin
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Friend |
10
Very Strong
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5 | |
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person
Author of the book
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Interviewer interviewee |
7
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1 | |
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Sophie Shevardnadze
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Journalist source |
7
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1 | |
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Oliver Stone
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Professional artistic |
6
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1 | |
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organization
FSB
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Professional |
6
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2 | |
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Zamir
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Professional contact |
6
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1 | |
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Viktor Yanukovych
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Client |
6
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2 | |
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Stone
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6
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1 | |
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Lugovoy
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Professional political connection |
5
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1 | |
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organization
FSB
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Professional board member |
5
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1 | |
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organization
FSB
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Oversight |
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1 | |
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Lugovoy
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Professional political |
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1 | |
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Sophie Shevardnadze
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Interviewer interviewee |
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1 | |
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Lugovoy
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Business associate |
5
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1 | |
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Oliver Stone
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Professional actor |
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Author
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Interviewer interviewee |
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1 | |
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Edward Jay Epstein
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Interviewer interviewee |
5
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1 | |
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Oliver Stone
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Professional actor director |
5
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1 | |
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Edward Jay Epstein
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Source journalist |
5
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1 | |
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Edward Jay Epstein
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Legal representative |
5
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1 | |
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organization
FSB
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Oversight professional |
5
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1 | |
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Open Road Films
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Business associate |
5
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1 |
| Date | Event Type | Description | Location | Actions |
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| N/A | N/A | Interview meeting at Kucherena's office. | Kucherena's office, Moscow | View |
| N/A | N/A | Meeting between the narrator and Anatoly Kucherena in Moscow regarding Edward Snowden. | Moscow | View |
| N/A | N/A | Interview between the narrator and Anatoly Kucherena regarding Edward Snowden. | Moscow | View |
| N/A | N/A | Meeting/Press Conference where Snowden requested asylum. | Russia | View |
| N/A | N/A | Interview between the author and Kucherena regarding Snowden's documents and status. | Unknown | View |
| 2025-11-20 | N/A | Meeting with Anatoly Kucherena to discuss Edward Snowden. | Kucherena's office, Moscow | View |
| 2025-11-20 | N/A | Meeting at Kucherena's office regarding Edward Snowden. | Kucherena’s office, Moscow | View |
| 2025-11-20 | N/A | Narrator meets with Kucherena in Moscow to discuss Edward Snowden. | Kucherena's office, Moscow | View |
| 2015-10-01 | N/A | Author Edward Jay Epstein travels to Moscow to meet Kucherena. | Moscow | View |
| 2015-01-01 | N/A | Author met with Kucherena in Moscow to confirm details of the Shevardnadze interview. | Moscow | View |
| 2015-01-01 | N/A | Author interviewed Kucherena regarding Snowden. | Moscow | View |
| 2015-01-01 | N/A | Author interviewed Anatoly Kucherena in Moscow. | Moscow, Russia | View |
| 2015-01-01 | N/A | Kucherena confirmed the accuracy of the Shevardnadze interview to the author. | Moscow | View |
| 2013-09-23 | N/A | Anatoly Kucherena interviewed by Sophie Shevardnadze on RT Television. | Russia (implied studio) | View |
| 2013-09-23 | N/A | Interview between Kucherena and Shevardnadze regarding Snowden's document possession. | Moscow (implied) | View |
| 2013-09-23 | N/A | Televised interview between Shevardnadze and Kucherena on RT. | Moscow | View |
| 2013-09-23 | N/A | Anatoly Kucherena interviewed on RT's 'Sophie & Co'. | Moscow (implied) | View |
| 2013-09-23 | N/A | Broadcast of an RT Television interview with Anatoly Kucherena by Sophie Shevardnadze. | RT Television | View |
| 2013-09-23 | N/A | Broadcast of an RT Television segment about Edward Snowden's legal representative. | Moscow | View |
| 2013-09-01 | N/A | Kucherena asserted that Snowden had brought secret material to Russia. | Russia | View |
| 2013-09-01 | N/A | Kucherena made an assertion that Snowden brought secret material to Russia. | Russia | View |
| 2013-08-01 | N/A | Kucherena announces Snowden's residency in Moscow. | Moscow Airport | View |
| 2013-08-01 | N/A | Snowden leaves airport with Kucherena after being granted residency. | Moscow Airport | View |
| 2013-07-14 | N/A | Snowden meets his lawyer-to-be | Russia | View |
| 2013-07-14 | N/A | Snowden first meets Anatoly Kucherena. | Russia | View |
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This document is an 'Illustration Credits' page, likely from the book 'How America Lost Its Secrets' by Edward Jay Epstein (indicated by the ISBN in the file name). It lists photo credits for images related to the Edward Snowden leaks, including photos of Snowden, Glenn Greenwald, Laura Poitras, Julian Assange, and various NSA locations. The document bears a House Oversight Committee stamp dated September 30, 2016.
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This document is page 327 from the 'Notes' section of a book, specifically 'How America Lost Its Secrets: Edward Snowden, the Man and the Theft' by Edward Jay Epstein (indicated by the ISBN in the filename). It lists bibliographic citations for Chapters 27, 28, and 29, referencing interviews the author conducted with intelligence figures like Michael Hayden and Kucherena, as well as various news articles from 2013–2016 regarding Edward Snowden, the NSA, and the War on Terror. The document bears a 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT' stamp, indicating it was part of a production to the House Oversight Committee, likely due to the author's name or subject matter relevance.
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This document is a page of endnotes (page 326) from a book, likely 'How America Lost Its Secrets' by investigative journalist Edward Jay Epstein (distinct from Jeffrey Epstein). The notes provide citations for chapters 24-26 regarding Edward Snowden's flight to Moscow, his interactions with WikiLeaks, interviews conducted by the author with various Russian and American figures, and historical context regarding Cold War defectors like Lee Harvey Oswald. The document bears a 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT' stamp, indicating it was part of a Congressional investigation or inquiry.
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This document is page 321 from the endnotes of a book (likely by Edward Jay Epstein given the file name and context) regarding Edward Snowden. It lists sources for pages 169-182 of the main text, citing interviews with anonymous NSA and Senate Intelligence Committee officials, as well as articles from the Guardian, RT, NYT, and The Intercept between 2013 and 2016. The notes cover Snowden's legal representation, his time in Russia and Hong Kong, and media coverage by Glenn Greenwald and Laura Poitras. The document bears a House Oversight Committee Bates stamp.
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This document is page 320 from a book (identified by ISBN as 'How America Lost Its Secrets' by Edward Jay Epstein), containing endnotes for pages 159-171. The text consists of citations for sources regarding Edward Snowden, espionage, the NSA, and Russian intelligence, dating primarily between 2012 and 2015. The document bears a 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT' stamp, indicating it was produced as part of a congressional investigation, likely due to the author's surname matching Jeffrey Epstein or relevance to intelligence oversight.
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This page discusses the handling of Edward Snowden by Russian intelligence services, suggesting he was likely debriefed extensively rather than just passing through. It details the geopolitical consequences, including the cancellation of a summit between Obama and Putin, and asserts that despite Snowden's self-image as a whistleblower, Russian services viewed him as an espionage source to be exploited.
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This document appears to be page 271 from a book (likely 'How America Lost Its Secrets' by Edward Jay Epstein, based on the ISBN in the footer), which was included in House Oversight Committee records. The text details the author's investigation into Edward Snowden, specifically focusing on Snowden's finances in Moscow and the assertion by his Russian lawyer, Kucherena, that Snowden brought secret NSA materials to Russia that were not given to journalists in Hong Kong. The page concludes with Ben Wizner denying the author's request for an interview with Snowden in March 2016.
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This document is a page from the book 'How America Lost Its Secrets' by Edward Jay Epstein, produced as part of a House Oversight investigation (stamped HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_019758). The text details an interview between the author and Snowden's Russian lawyer, Kucherena, discussing Snowden's potential possession of CIA files, the division of labor between his legal teams (Kucherena in Russia, Ben Wizner/ACLU in the US), and Snowden's financial state upon arriving in Russia. The document clarifies that media access to Snowden was controlled by Ben Wizner.
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This document is page 269 of a manuscript or book (likely titled 'The Handler' based on the header) produced by the House Oversight Committee. It details the events surrounding Edward Snowden's request for asylum in Russia, describing a bizarre 'press conference' with no press allowed. The text focuses on the author's conversations with Snowden's lawyer, Anatoly Kucherena, regarding Snowden's 'dossier,' his interviews with Russian intelligence (FSB/SVR), and the confirmation that Snowden brought secret materials with him to Russia.
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This document is page 268 from the book 'How America Lost Its Secrets', included in a House Oversight production. It details an interview with Russian lawyer Kucherena regarding his representation of Edward Snowden. The text describes the events of July 12, 2013, at Sheremetyevo International Airport, where Kucherena met Snowden and Sarah Harrison in the transit zone to discuss asylum conditions in Russia.
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This document appears to be a page from a book (likely 'Epstein: Dead Men Tell No Tales' based on the ISBN in the footer) included in House Oversight Committee records. The text narrates a meeting between an interviewer and Russian lawyer Anatoly Kucherena in Moscow regarding Edward Snowden. It details Kucherena's background, his friendship with Vladimir Putin, and his roster of high-profile, often controversial clients including Viktor Yanukovych and alleged organized crime figures.
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This document is page 266 from the book 'How America Lost Its Secrets' by Edward Jay Epstein. It details the author's investigation into Russian intelligence, specifically recounting a meeting in Moscow with Andrei Lugovoy, the prime suspect in the Alexander Litvinenko poisoning. The author leverages this meeting to secure an introduction to Kucherena, a lawyer connected to Edward Snowden. Note: The filename 'Epst' likely refers to the author Edward Jay Epstein, not Jeffrey Epstein.
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The document is a page (Chapter 26, 'The Handler') from a book, likely 'How America Lost Its Secrets' by Edward Jay Epstein (indicated by the ISBN in the footer). It details the author's unsuccessful attempts in Moscow to secure an interview with Edward Snowden or his lawyer, Anatoly Kucherena, via his fixer Zamir. The text mentions the difficulty other journalists have faced in accessing Kucherena and references the author's past investigation into the 2006 polonium poisoning.
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This document is Page 258 (Chapter 25) from a book titled 'Through the Looking Glass', likely authored by Edward Jay Epstein (indicated by the file name). The text details the narrator's meeting in Moscow with Victor Cherkashin, a former KGB handler known for recruiting American spies Ames, Hanssen, and Pelton. The document bears a House Oversight Committee Bates stamp.
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This document appears to be page 255 of a book or report included in a House Oversight investigation file (Bates stamp HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_019743). The text details Edward Snowden's time in Moscow, explaining that his rumored travel to Ecuador was a cover story orchestrated by Julian Assange because Snowden feared CIA rendition in Latin America. It describes the media frenzy surrounding Aeroflot Flight SU150 to Cuba and quotes a July 1, 2013, statement from Snowden criticizing the Obama administration.
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This document is page 254 from the book 'How America Lost Its Secrets' by Edward Jay Epstein (not Jeffrey Epstein), produced as part of a House Oversight Committee investigation (Bates stamped HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_019742). The text details the author's 2015 trip to Moscow to investigate Edward Snowden's 2013 arrival at Sheremetyevo Airport. It challenges Snowden's narrative that he was stuck in the transit zone, citing Russian sources claiming a 'special operation' was conducted by intelligence services to receive him immediately upon landing from Hong Kong.
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This document is page 253 from a book (likely by Edward Jay Epstein, based on the filename) regarding the author's pursuit of an interview with Edward Snowden in Moscow. The text details a conversation with Oliver Stone, the difficulties faced by journalist James Bamford in securing access, and the author's hiring of a Moscow 'fixer' named Zamir Gotta to navigate Snowden's lawyer and gatekeeper, Anatoly Kucherena. The page contains a Bates stamp 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_019741', indicating it was part of a congressional document production.
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This document is a page from the book 'How America Lost Its Secrets' (likely by Edward Jay Epstein, not Jeffrey Epstein), stamped by the House Oversight Committee. It details an interview with filmmaker Oliver Stone, who admits to paying Edward Snowden's Russian lawyer, Anatoly Kucherena, $1 million. While officially for book rights, Stone confirmed the payment was actually to secure 'total access' to Snowden and to successfully block a competing Sony film project produced by the James Bond franchise producers.
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This document is a page (247) from a book draft titled 'A Single Point of Failure,' likely authored by Edward Jay Epstein given the filename. It discusses Edward Snowden's motivations, suggesting he took secret materials to Russia that were not shared with journalists in Hong Kong. It mentions Snowden's lawyer Kucherena confirming the possession of these materials and notes the author visited Moscow in October 2015 to investigate. The page bears a House Oversight Committee Bates stamp.
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This document discusses the aftermath of the Snowden leaks, focusing on documents released after Snowden left Hong Kong, particularly regarding the alleged surveillance of German Chancellor Angela Merkel. It details the intelligence community's suspicion that hostile parties like Russia or China may have gained access to sensitive NSA "Level 3" documents, potentially compromising U.S. espionage capabilities.
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This document is page 184 from the book 'How America Lost Its Secrets' by Edward Jay Epstein, stamped as evidence by the House Oversight Committee. The text discusses the timeline of Edward Snowden's leaks, specifically questioning how documents released in 2016 (via The Intercept) regarding Israeli drone intercepts were distributed if Snowden supposedly destroyed his files. The author cites a former KGB officer who suggests that Snowden's continued release of documents while in Russia was likely orchestrated or approved by Russian intelligence services.
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This document is page 182 from the book 'How America Lost Its Secrets' by Edward Jay Epstein (indicated by the footer 'Epst' and ISBN), stamped as evidence for the House Oversight Committee. The text analyzes the timeline of the 'Merkel document' (NSA spying on Angela Merkel), arguing that this specific document was not in the cache Snowden gave to journalists in Hong Kong but was likely provided to *Der Spiegel* after Snowden arrived in Moscow. It cites expert James Bamford, who searched the Hong Kong archive and found no mention of Merkel, suggesting Snowden or another party released it from Russia.
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This document is page 181 from a book (likely by Edward Jay Epstein, given the filename 'Epst') stamped as evidence for the House Oversight Committee. It details the release of NSA documents after Edward Snowden fled to Moscow, specifically focusing on the revelation that the NSA tapped German Chancellor Angela Merkel's phone. The text analyzes the relationships and communications between Snowden, journalists Laura Poitras and Jacob Appelbaum, and the timing of the leaks via Der Spiegel.
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This document is page 179 from a book proof (stamped House Oversight Committee, dated 9/29/16) titled 'The Keys to the Kingdom Are Missing,' likely authored by Edward Jay Epstein (indicated by filename 'Epst'). The text critically analyzes Edward Snowden's claim that he destroyed all NSA documents in Hong Kong before traveling to Russia. The author argues this narrative is self-serving and illogical, citing statements by Anatoly Kucherena and interviews Snowden gave to various journalists (Bamford, Rusbridger, vanden Heuvel, Williams). NOTE: The 'Epst' in the filename refers to author Edward Jay Epstein, not Jeffrey Epstein.
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This document is page 177 from a book (likely 'Epstein: Dead Men Tell No Tales' based on the ISBN in the footer file name) included in House Oversight Committee evidence. The text details the legal complexities facing Edward Snowden, specifically the challenges his lawyer Ben Wizner (ACLU) faced in securing amnesty or a plea deal with the DOJ. It discusses the Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989, the strategic damage caused by Snowden fleeing to Russia, and Wizner's role as a gatekeeper for media access to Snowden.
| Date | Type | From | To | Amount | Description | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Received | Stone (Oliver Stone) | Anatoly Kucherena | $1,000,000.00 | Payment ostensibly for rights to the novel 'Tim... | View |
| N/A | Received | Open Road Films | Anatoly Kucherena | $1,000,000.00 | Payment for rights to unfinished novel 'Time of... | View |
| N/A | Received | Open Road Films | Anatoly Kucherena | $1,000,000.00 | Payment for rights to unfinished novel 'Time of... | View |
| N/A | Received | Open Road Films | Anatoly Kucherena | $1,000,000.00 | Payment for rights to the not completed novel '... | View |
| N/A | Received | Oliver Stone | Anatoly Kucherena | $1,000,000.00 | Supposedly for rights to novel 'Time of the Oct... | View |
| N/A | Received | Oliver Stone / Pr... | Anatoly Kucherena | $1,000,000.00 | Deal to guarantee exclusive access to Snowden a... | View |
| N/A | Received | Oliver Stone | Anatoly Kucherena | $1,000,000.00 | Officially for rights to 'Time of the Octopus',... | View |
| N/A | Received | Oliver Stone / Pr... | Anatoly Kucherena | $1,000,000.00 | Million dollar deal regarding access to Snowden... | View |
| N/A | Received | Oliver Stone | Anatoly Kucherena | $1,000,000.00 | Supposedly for rights to 'Time of the Octopus',... | View |
| N/A | Received | Oliver Stone/Prod... | Anatoly Kucherena | $1,000,000.00 | Payment to guarantee exclusive access to Snowde... | View |
| N/A | Received | Oliver Stone | Anatoly Kucherena | $1,000,000.00 | Optioning rights for Kucherena's novel. | View |
| N/A | Received | Oliver Stone (imp... | Anatoly Kucherena | $1,000,000.00 | Option payment for Kucherena's 'roman a clef' n... | View |
| N/A | Received | Stone (Oliver Stone) | Anatoly Kucherena | $1,000,000.00 | Payment ostensibly for rights to the novel 'Tim... | View |
| 2013-07-01 | Paid | Anatoly Kucherena | Edward Snowden | $0.00 | Kucherena offered to serve as the lawyer for Sn... | View |
Snowden
Interview translated into English, approved by Kucherena.
Snowden's materials
Television program interview regarding Snowden's unreleased materials.
Snowden case
Interview regarding accepting the case
Snowden's value to Russia
Discussion about why Russia got involved and what material Snowden possessed.
Snowden's Documents
Stated Snowden took NSA documents to Russia that were not given to journalists.
Snowden's material and Russia's involvement
Discussed why Russia got involved and hinted at CIA secret files.
Snowden's documents
Discussed whether Snowden gave all documents to journalists or kept some.
Snowden's Documents
Stated Snowden took NSA documents to Russia that were not given to journalists.
Snowden's arrival
Discussion about how Kucherena was hired and the events at the airport.
Snowden Interview Request
Discussion regarding Snowden's secrets, the content of Kucherena's book, and requesting a meeting with Snowden.
Snowden's asylum and dossier
Kucherena confirms he saw Snowden's dossier and interviews.
Unknown, but includes the quote 'I asked how he...'
An interview conducted by the book's author with Anatoly Kucherena.
Snowden Interview Request
Discussion regarding Snowden's secrets, the contents of Kucherena's book, and a request to meet Snowden.
Unknown, but includes the quote 'I asked how he...'
An interview conducted by the book's author with Anatoly Kucherena.
Snowden interview request
Author asked to see Snowden; Kucherena directed him to Ben Wizner for vetting.
Unknown, but includes the quote 'I asked how he...'
An interview conducted by the book's author with Anatoly Kucherena.
Snowden
Scheduled meeting at 6:00 p.m.
Interview regarding Snowden
In-person meeting at Kucherena's office.
Verification of claims
Kucherena confirmed the accuracy of his previous interview regarding Snowden bringing secret material to Moscow.
Snowden reports
Kucherena claims reports were turned over to him by Russian authorities.
Snowden and NSA documents
Kucherena stated all reports concerning Snowden were turned over to him by Russian authorities in July 2013.
Snowden reports
Interview in Moscow regarding reports turned over by Russian authorities.
Snowden
Kucherena admitted receiving reports from Russian authorities.
Confirmation of Shevardnadze interview
Kucherena confirmed the accuracy of his previous interview regarding Snowden.
Confirmation of Shevardnadze interview accuracy
Kucherena confirmed the accuracy of his previous statements regarding Snowden's files.
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