Glenn Greenwald
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 |
18
Very Strong
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59 | |
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person
Laura Poitras
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Business associate |
11
Very Strong
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18 | |
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person
Edward Snowden
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Journalist source |
9
Strong
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3 | |
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person
Ewen MacAskill
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Co author |
9
Strong
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1 | |
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person
Laura Poitras
|
Co author |
9
Strong
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1 | |
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person
Laura Poitras
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Collaborators |
8
Strong
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3 | |
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person
Laura Poitras
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Unknown |
8
Strong
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1 | |
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person
Pierre Omidyar
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Business associate |
8
Strong
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2 | |
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person
Edward Snowden
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Acquaintance |
7
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1 | |
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person
Edward Snowden
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Business associate |
7
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3 | |
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organization
CAIR-NY
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Guest speaker |
7
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1 | |
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person
David Miranda
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Romantic |
7
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1 | |
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person
Unnamed partner
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Business associate |
7
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1 | |
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person
Laura Poitras
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Acquaintance |
7
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1 | |
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person
Laura Poitras
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Professional journalistic subject |
6
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1 | |
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person
Janine Gibson
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Employee |
6
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1 | |
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person
Janine Gibson
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Subordinate editor |
6
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2 | |
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person
Edward Snowden
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Source journalist |
6
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2 | |
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person
Edward Snowden
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Subject of book |
6
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1 | |
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person
Laura Poitras
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Professional collaborators |
6
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2 | |
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person
Ron Paul
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Donor candidate |
6
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1 | |
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person
Edward Snowden
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Source journalist targeted |
6
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1 | |
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person
Edward Snowden
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Journalistic source |
6
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2 | |
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person
Laura Poitras
|
Co authors |
5
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1 | |
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person
Ron Paul
|
Subject of writing |
5
|
1 |
| Date | Event Type | Description | Location | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | Planning of face-to-face meeting in Hong Kong between Snowden and Greenwald. | Hong Kong | View |
| N/A | N/A | Ewen MacAskill joins the group to verify Snowden's identity. | Snowden's hotel room | View |
| N/A | N/A | Coordination of the NSA leaks | Remote/Digital (planning fo... | View |
| N/A | N/A | Encrypted call between Snowden and Greenwald. | Virtual | View |
| N/A | N/A | Glenn Greenwald's encounters with Snowden in Hong Kong, as detailed in his book 'No Place to Hide'. | Hong Kong | View |
| N/A | N/A | Snowden first met with Greenwald. | Unspecified | View |
| N/A | N/A | Greenwald offered a scoop to The Guardian. | N/A | 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 |
| 2025-06-02 | 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 |
| 2014-02-01 | N/A | Glenn Greenwald co-founds The Intercept. | N/A | View |
| 2014-02-01 | N/A | Greenwald co-founds The Intercept. | Unknown | View |
| 2014-02-01 | N/A | Glenn Greenwald becomes co-founding editor of The Intercept. | N/A | View |
| 2014-01-01 | N/A | Publication of Glenn Greenwald's book "No Place to Hide," describing his encounters with Snowden. | New York | View |
| 2014-01-01 | N/A | Publication of Glenn Greenwald's book "No Place to Hide" by Metropolitan Books. | New York | View |
| 2014-01-01 | N/A | Publication of Glenn Greenwald's book "No Place to Hide". | New York | View |
| 2014-01-01 | N/A | Publication of the book 'No Place to Hide' by Metropolitan Books. | New York | View |
| 2014-01-01 | N/A | Polk Award for national security reporting awarded to journalists assisting Snowden. | USA | View |
| 2013-08-18 | N/A | Glenn Greenwald's partner was detained for nine hours. | Heathrow airport | View |
| 2013-08-18 | N/A | Glenn Greenwald's partner was detained at Heathrow airport for nine hours. | Heathrow airport | View |
| 2013-07-16 | N/A | Publication of a Guardian article by Glenn Greenwald about an email exchange between Snowden and ... | Guardian (publication) | View |
| 2013-07-01 | N/A | Glenn Greenwald asked Wizner to contact Snowden in Russia. | N/A | View |
| 2013-06-26 | N/A | Publication of articles in the Daily News and Buzzfeed about Glenn Greenwald. | N/A | View |
| 2013-06-11 | N/A | Publication of an NPR article about Glenn Greenwald. | N/A | View |
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This page from a House Oversight report details the initial meetings between Edward Snowden and journalists (Greenwald, Poitras, MacAskill) in a hotel room on June 4th. It describes Snowden's security rituals (the 'magical cloak'), transcriptions of his introduction to Ewen MacAskill, and critically analyzes discrepancies between Snowden's claims about his career/salary ($200k vs $133k) and the official records from the CIA, DIA, and Booz Allen. The report attempts to discredit Snowden's truthfulness regarding his authority to intercept presidential communications.
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This document is a narrative account, likely from a House Oversight report, detailing the initial meeting between Edward Snowden ('Citizen Four'), Glenn Greenwald, and Laura Poitras in Hong Kong on June 3rd at the Mira Hotel. It describes the recognition signal involving a Rubik's cube, the subsequent filming of Snowden in Room 1014, and communications with Snowden's girlfriend, Lindsay Mills, regarding government investigators visiting their home in Hawaii after he failed to report to work at Booz Allen.
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This document appears to be a page from a narrative account or report (labeled Chapter Twelve) regarding Edward Snowden's initial meeting with journalists in Hong Kong in June 2013. It details the distress of his girlfriend, Lindsay Mills, back in Hawaii, noting she discovered their house flooded and her memory cards missing. Simultaneously, it outlines the specific 'tradecraft' instructions Snowden gave to journalists (including Poitras and Greenwald) to meet him at the Mira Hotel using a Rubik's cube as a signal.
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This page, seemingly from a House Oversight report (page 97), details the movements of Edward Snowden in Hong Kong around June 1st. It describes his communication with journalists Greenwald and Poitras regarding leaked documents and his relocation to the Mira Hotel in Kowloon (Room 1014) to prepare for public disclosure. NOTE: Although the prompt requested an 'Epstein-related' analysis, the text of this specific document pertains exclusively to the Edward Snowden NSA leaks case.
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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.
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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.
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This document page is a narrative account detailing the coordination between Edward Snowden and journalists Glenn Greenwald and Laura Poitras regarding the 2013 NSA leaks. It describes Snowden's specific instructions to divide stories between The Guardian and The Washington Post, his transfer of classified documents (including a FISA warrant regarding Verizon), and his insistence that the journalists travel to Hong Kong to meet him. NOTE: While the user prompt identifies this as 'Epstein-related,' the text is exclusively about the Edward Snowden NSA leaks, though the 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT' stamp suggests it may be part of a larger government document production.
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This document is page 93 of a House Oversight record (marked HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_020245). While the prompt requests 'Epstein-related' analysis, the text of this specific page is exclusively a narrative account regarding Edward Snowden, the NSA PRISM program, and Snowden's communications with journalists Barton Gellman and Glenn Greenwald in May 2013. It details Snowden's attempts to get the Washington Post to publish leaked materials and his subsequent pivot to Greenwald amid logistical and security concerns in Hong Kong.
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This document appears to be 'Chapter Eleven' of a report or book regarding Edward Snowden, filed under House Oversight records. It details Snowden's flight from Hawaii to Hong Kong via Narita on May 20th, his logistics (carrying cash, avoiding credit cards, carrying NSA keys/documents), and his initial concealment in Hong Kong with the help of a 'carer' and lawyer Albert Ho. It specifically mentions his possession of TS/SCI/NOFORN documents.
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This document page (stamped House Oversight) details the timeline in early 2013 when Edward Snowden (alias 'Citizen 4') successfully convinced journalists Glenn Greenwald and Laura Poitras of his legitimacy. It describes Snowden's anonymous communications, his misleading description of his role at the NSA (while working for Dell), and the journalists' agreement to publish the leaks in The Guardian. The text also notes that while the journalists believed they were exposing domestic spying, Snowden was simultaneously stealing documents regarding foreign operations from the National Threat Operations Center.
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This document, marked as a House Oversight exhibit, details the logistical coordination behind the 2013 NSA leaks involving Edward Snowden, Laura Poitras, and Glenn Greenwald. It describes a clandestine meeting on April 19, 2013, in a New York Marriott where Poitras introduced Greenwald to communications from Snowden (alias 'Citizen 4') while employing strict operational security measures to avoid surveillance. The text also notes the alignment between Snowden's mission statement and Greenwald's public criticism of the 'Surveillance State.'
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This document page, stamped 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT', narrates the coordination between Edward Snowden and Laura Poitras during the early stages of the NSA leaks (circa 2013). It details Snowden's instructions for Poitras to recruit journalist Glenn Greenwald (for access to The Guardian) and Barton Gellman (for access to The Washington Post). The text describes the tradecraft and precautions Poitras utilized during a clandestine meeting with Gellman in Lower Manhattan to discuss the classified documents.
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This document appears to be a narrative report (stamped House Oversight) detailing the initial contact between Edward Snowden and filmmaker Laura Poitras. It describes Snowden's employment at Dell in Hawaii in January 2013 and his admiration for Poitras's operational security, which she developed after being placed on a watchlist following her 2005 filming in Iraq. The text outlines how Snowden used Poitras's history of surveillance to establish a connection with her, referring to her as having been 'selected' by the NSA.
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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.
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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.
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This document page, stamped with a House Oversight footer, details the formation of the Freedom of the Press Foundation in 2012 to fund WikiLeaks and Bradley Manning amidst financial blockades. It narrates the prelude to the Snowden leaks, describing Edward Snowden's admiration for journalist Glenn Greenwald's anti-surveillance writings and Snowden's initial attempts (under the alias Cincinnatus) to contact Greenwald and urge him to use email encryption. It highlights specific blog posts from November 2012 where Greenwald criticized the US surveillance state.
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This document appears to be a page (labeled Chapter Nine) from a narrative report or book included in House Oversight files, detailing the background of journalist Glenn Greenwald and his initial contact with Edward Snowden in late 2012. It outlines Greenwald's previous career as a litigator and entrepreneur involved in adult entertainment, his financial troubles (IRS lien), and his pivot to anti-surveillance blogging for Salon and the Guardian. The text notes a political alignment between Snowden and Greenwald, as both donated to Ron Paul's campaign.
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This document is page 281 of a report, specifically the endnotes for 'Chapter Thirty: The Consequences for the War on Terror'. It lists nine sources, primarily news articles and interviews from 2013-2015, concerning NSA surveillance, Edward Snowden, and counterterrorism efforts. The document contains no information related to Jeffrey Epstein.
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This document is page 278 from a book, specifically the endnotes for 'Chapter Twenty-Eight: Snowden's Choices'. It contains a list of citations for information about Edward Snowden, referencing interviews, news articles from 2013-2015, and other texts. Critically, this document is about Edward Snowden and is not an 'Epstein-related document'; it contains no information about Jeffrey Epstein.
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This document is page 260 of a larger work, listing citations 20 through 30. The citations refer to various sources, including news articles, interviews, and books, primarily concerning Edward Snowden, the NSA, and related international events. Topics covered include Snowden's departure, interviews, a German probe into U.S. spying, and other leaks.
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This document is page 259 of a larger work, containing a list of citations and sources. The citations reference articles, interviews, and publications from 2013 and 2014, primarily concerning Edward Snowden, his lawyer Anatoly Kucherena, and his interactions with Russia. The sources include publications like The Guardian, RT Television, New York Times, and Forbes, as well as author interviews.
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This document is page 258 from a larger work, presenting the endnotes for "Chapter Seventeen: The Keys to the Kingdom Are Missing." The notes cite various sources, including news articles, interviews, and films, primarily related to Edward Snowden and the documents he leaked.
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This document is page 257 from a 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT' report, consisting of endnotes or citations. The citations reference various news articles, interviews, and events from 2013 to 2015 concerning NSA leaker Edward Snowden, his actions, and his status in Russia. The document contains no information related to Jeffrey Epstein.
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This document is page 250 of a book, containing the endnotes for 'Chapter Twelve: Whistle-blower'. The notes exclusively cite sources related to Edward Snowden, his NSA revelations, and interactions with journalists and filmmakers in locations like Hong Kong and Moscow. Despite the prompt's framing, this document contains no information whatsoever related to Jeffrey Epstein.
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This document is page 249 from a larger report, identified by the footer 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_020401' as likely originating from a U.S. House Oversight Committee. It consists of numbered citations referencing materials related to Edward Snowden, including books by Glenn Greenwald and Luke Hardy, an article in The Intercept, and a BBC Panorama transcript. Despite the query context, this document contains no information whatsoever about Jeffrey Epstein; its content is exclusively focused on the Snowden affair and its media coverage.
| Date | Type | From | To | Amount | Description | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Received | The Guardian (imp... | Glenn Greenwald | $0.00 | Expenses for trip to Hong Kong (authorized by G... | View |
| N/A | Paid | Glenn Greenwald | IRS | $85,000.00 | Lien filed against Greenwald resulting from leg... | View |
| N/A | Paid | Glenn Greenwald | IRS | $85,000.00 | Lien filed against Greenwald resulting from leg... | View |
| N/A | Paid | Glenn Greenwald | Ron Paul Campaign | $0.00 | Campaign contribution. | View |
| 2013-05-01 | Received | The Guardian (imp... | Glenn Greenwald | $0.00 | Expenses for Greenwald's trip to Hong Kong to m... | View |
| 2013-05-01 | Received | The Guardian (imp... | Glenn Greenwald | $0.00 | Expenses for trip to Hong Kong to meet the source | View |
| 2013-05-01 | Received | The Guardian (imp... | Glenn Greenwald | $0.00 | Greenwald assumed Gibson would provide expenses... | View |
| 2009-01-01 | Paid | Glenn Greenwald | Ron Paul Campaign | $0.00 | Contribution to libertarian campaign. | View |
| 2009-01-01 | Paid | Glenn Greenwald | Ron Paul Campaign | $0.00 | Political contribution. | View |
Position explanation
Even the Constitution is subverted when the appetites of power demand it...
Planning the leak
Two-hour conversation regarding the 'welcome package' and meeting in Hong Kong.
Welcome Package
Twenty classified NSA documents labeled 'Top Secret' and a personal manifesto.
Initial Outreach
Snowden unsuccessfully attempted to reach Greenwald before contacting Poitras.
Taking credit for leaks
Snowden told Greenwald he took sole credit to divert suspicion from others.
Nature of stolen documents
Described documents as an 'instruction manual' for the NSA.
NSA leaks
Interview in Hong Kong where Snowden discussed the timeline of being identified.
Reason for choosing Hong Kong
Snowden explained HK provided protection from US countermeasures.
Choice of Hong Kong
Snowden explained Hong Kong provided protection from US countermeasures.
Document cache
Statement regarding withheld documents
Encryption instructions
Told Greenwald to encrypt his computer; cited Petraeus scandal as example of risk; sent software instructions.
Encryption instructions
Told Greenwald to encrypt his computer; cited Petraeus scandal as reason to use encryption; sent software instructions.
Encryption
Urged Greenwald to encrypt his computer; cited Petraeus scandal as example of risks of no encryption; sent instructions on installing software.
Verification of source
Greenwald stated 'He's real' regarding Citizen 4.
Withheld documents
Statement regarding the second cache of documents not turned over.
Nature of stolen documents
Described documents as an 'instruction manual for how the NSA is built'.
Nature of stolen documents
Described documents as an 'instruction manual for how the NSA is built'.
Thumb drive of documents
Copy of thumb drive sent from HK to Rio, intercepted at Heathrow.
Snowden Source
Greenwald told Miranda about the source in great detail.
Strategic movement
Explained he moved to Hong Kong to reduce possibility of American countermove.
Encryption Software
DVD sent via Fedex to allow receipt of encrypted messages.
Initial coordination
Encrypted conversation lasting two hours discussing the release strategy.
Encryption Tools
DVD sent to allow receipt of encrypted messages and calls.
No Subject
Two-hour conversation where Snowden gave instructions on how to handle the scoops.
No Subject
Sent 'welcome package' including 20 classified NSA documents labeled TOP SECRET and a personal manifesto.
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