Ben Wizner
PersonRelationship Network
Event Timeline
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Edward Snowden
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Client |
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Edward Snowden
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Legal representative |
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Edward Snowden
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Anatoly Kucherena
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Professional collaboration |
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Edward Snowden
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Professional advisory |
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Kashmir Hill
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Kashmir Hill
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Journalist subject |
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| Date | Event Type | Description | Location | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-03-01 | N/A | Ben Wizner informs the author that Snowden declined the interview request. | Unknown | View |
| 2014-03-10 | N/A | Publication of the article “How ACLU Lawyer Ben Wizner Became Snowden's Lawyer" by Kashmir Hill i... | Forbes | View |
| 2014-03-10 | N/A | Publication of a Forbes article by Kashmir Hill about ACLU Attorney Ben Wizner becoming Snowden's... | Forbes (publication) | View |
| 2014-01-02 | N/A | Meeting with ACLU lawyers | Moscow | View |
| 2013-07-01 | N/A | Glenn Greenwald asked Wizner to contact Snowden in Russia. | N/A | View |
| 2013-01-01 | N/A | Ben Wizner begins representing Snowden | USA | View |
| 2010-01-01 | N/A | Release of documentary 'The Oath'. | N/A | View |
| 2010-01-01 | N/A | Laura Poitras released documentary 'The Oath' featuring Wizner. | N/A | View |
| 2001-08-01 | N/A | Ben Wizner joined the ACLU. | Washington D.C. | View |
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This document is page 330 of a selected bibliography from a book, likely produced as evidence for the House Oversight Committee (marked HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_019818). The page lists various articles published between 2010 and 2015, primarily focusing on Edward Snowden, the NSA leaks, WikiLeaks, and cybersecurity. While the document bears a file name starting with 'Epst' (possibly referring to Epstein in a larger production batch), the text itself is entirely focused on the Snowden saga and intelligence leaks.
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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 316 of a book (likely 'How America Lost Its Secrets' by Edward Jay Epstein, based on the filename/ISBN) containing endnotes for Chapter 13, 'The Great Divide'. The notes reference various sources regarding Edward Snowden's leaks, his life in Moscow, and comparisons to other leak cases, specifically the prosecution of General David Petraeus for sharing classified info with his mistress Paula Broadwell. The document bears a 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT' stamp, indicating it was part of a document production for a congressional investigation.
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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 appears to be page 178 from the book 'How America Lost Its Secrets' (authored by Edward Jay Epstein, which explains the 'Epst' filename). The text details Edward Snowden's legal and media strategy orchestrated by Ben Wizner regarding the release of NSA documents. It highlights contradictions in Snowden's narrative regarding the possession and destruction of classified files, contrasting his claim to journalist Barton Gellman that his drives were blank with his admission to former CIA officer Ray McGovern that he had stored data on external drives.
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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.
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This document is a page (page 117) from a book titled 'The Great Divide' (likely referring to a chapter title within a book about Snowden), processed as evidence by the House Oversight Committee. The text discusses the legal precedents set by the Obama administration regarding government whistleblowers/leakers, specifically citing the convictions of Manning, Kiriakou, and others as warnings that Snowden likely ignored. It contrasts the legal view of these actions as lawbreaking with the moral view held by supporters and Snowden's lawyer, Ben Wizner, who frame the actions as civil disobedience against surveillance.
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This document appears to be a page from a manuscript or report (marked page 207) included in a House Oversight production. The author discusses their investigation into Edward Snowden, specifically confirming through an intermediary named Kucherena that Snowden brought secret U.S. intelligence material to Russia that had not been previously disclosed in Hong Kong. The author outlines a plan to submit questions to Snowden via Ben Wizner and explicitly notes a decision not to provide financial payment to Kucherena or Snowden.
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This document excerpt details an interview with Kucherena, Edward Snowden's Russian lawyer, regarding Snowden's dossier, potential possession of CIA files, and the fictionalized account in Kucherena's novel. The conversation also covers the logistics of interviewing Snowden, involving his American lawyer Ben Wizner, and concludes with Kucherena soliciting a financial contribution for Snowden's legal defense fund.
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This document is a 'Chronology 3' from a House Oversight report detailing Edward Snowden's movements and activities in Russia between June 2013 and August 2014. It tracks his arrival from Hong Kong, his asylum process, meetings with lawyers (ACLU) and journalists (NY Times, Gellman), and his association with Sarah Harrison. While the user prompt requested an analysis of an 'Epstein-related' document, the text of this specific page pertains exclusively to the Edward Snowden timeline.
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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.
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This document is page 141 of a larger report (likely House Oversight Committee based on the footer) analyzing Edward Snowden's activities and claims regarding NSA data. The text scrutinizes Snowden's narrative that he destroyed all NSA documents in Hong Kong before traveling to Russia, highlighting inconsistencies with statements made by his lawyer, Anatoly Kucherena, and questioning the logic of destroying valuable 'bargaining chips.' It details Snowden's media strategy, including interviews arranged by Ben Wizner with various outlets like the Washington Post and NBC News.
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This document page, bearing a House Oversight stamp, details the legal maneuvering surrounding Edward Snowden's NSA leaks. It focuses on the involvement of ACLU lawyer Ben Wizner, who was brought in by journalists Laura Poitras and Glenn Greenwald to represent Snowden. The text outlines the legal challenges Wizner faced in seeking amnesty for Snowden, particularly distinguishing Snowden's actions from previous whistleblowers and managing the narrative regarding whether classified documents were taken to Russia.
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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 228 of a larger work, providing a list of eight citations for "Chapter I: The Great Divide." The notes reference various sources, including articles, interviews, and online content related to Edward Snowden, the NSA, and associated individuals and events. The sources cited range from the New Yorker and Forbes to news interviews on CBS and online chat room posts on Ars Technica.
Access to Snowden
Wizner stated he screens all individuals meeting Snowden except Oliver Stone.
No Subject
Revealed she found an anonymous source with U.S. government surveillance secrets.
Anonymous Source
Revealed she found a source with access to US government surveillance secrets.
Anonymous Source
Revealed she found a source with access to US government surveillance secrets.
No Subject
Communicated over Skype regarding legal situation.
Questions for Snowden
Author planned to send questions to Wizner for approval before traveling.
Questions for Snowden
Author planned to send questions to Wizner for approval before traveling.
Questions for Snowden
Author planned to send questions to Wizner for approval before traveling.
Interview Request
Sent questions and offered to fly to Moscow for an interview.
Interview Decline
Wizner answered that Snowden had 'respectfully declined.'
NSA lawsuits
Explained he spent ten years trying to bring lawsuits against the intelligence community.
NSA lawsuits
Explained he spent ten years trying to bring lawsuits against the intelligence community.
No Subject
Explained he spent ten years trying to bring lawsuits against the intelligence community.
Contact Snowden
Asked Wizner to contact Snowden in Russia.
Contact Snowden
Asked Wizner to contact Snowden in Russia.
No Subject
Asked him to contact Snowden in Russia.
Legal Representation
Communicated over Skype discussing legal situation and amnesty.
Legal Representation
Communicated over Skype discussing legal situation and amnesty.
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