Edward Snowden
PersonRelationship Network
| Connected Entity | Relationship Type |
Strength
(mentions)
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Documents | Actions |
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person
Glenn Greenwald
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Source journalist |
18
Very Strong
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59 | |
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person
Laura Poitras
|
Source journalist |
15
Very Strong
|
55 | |
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person
Anatoly Kucherena
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Client |
14
Very Strong
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26 | |
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person
Sarah Harrison
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Business associate |
13
Very Strong
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12 | |
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person
Ben Wizner
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Client |
12
Very Strong
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11 | |
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organization
Dell
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Employment |
11
Very Strong
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23 | |
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person
Lindsay Mills
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Romantic |
11
Very Strong
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8 | |
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person
Barton Gellman
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Source journalist |
11
Very Strong
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10 | |
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organization
Dell
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Employee |
11
Very Strong
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7 | |
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person
Anatoly Kucherena
|
Legal representative |
11
Very Strong
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23 | |
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person
Ron Paul
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Supporter |
10
Very Strong
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2 | |
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person
Lindsay Mills
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Business associate |
10
Very Strong
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12 | |
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organization
Booz Allen
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Employment |
10
Very Strong
|
18 | |
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person
Gellman
|
Source journalist |
10
Very Strong
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6 | |
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person
Putin
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Political asylum |
10
Very Strong
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8 | |
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person
Mills
|
Business associate |
10
Very Strong
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4 | |
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person
Jacob Appelbaum
|
Source journalist |
10
Very Strong
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3 | |
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person
Lindsay Mills
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Friend |
10
Very Strong
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8 | |
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person
NSA
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Employee |
10
Very Strong
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10 | |
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person
Brian Williams
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Interviewee interviewer |
10
Very Strong
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3 | |
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person
Booz Allen Hamilton
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Employment |
10
Very Strong
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7 | |
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person
Harrison
|
Business associate |
10
Very Strong
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4 | |
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person
Robert Tibbo
|
Client |
10
Very Strong
|
4 | |
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person
Ben Wizner
|
Legal representative |
10
Very Strong
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5 | |
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organization
Booz Allen
|
Employee |
10
Very Strong
|
6 |
| Date | Event Type | Description | Location | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | Special operation to take Snowden from the plane | Moscow Airport | View |
| N/A | N/A | Snowden's new security clearance was approved. | USA | View |
| N/A | N/A | Meeting/Press Conference where Snowden requested asylum. | Russia | View |
| N/A | N/A | Potential timeframe for Russian intelligence spotting Snowden | N/A | View |
| N/A | N/A | Planning of face-to-face meeting in Hong Kong between Snowden and Greenwald. | Hong Kong | View |
| N/A | N/A | Edward Snowden took state secrets (communication intercepts) from the NSA. | NSA (implied) | View |
| N/A | N/A | Snowden provides Gellman with NSA PRISM slides via Poitras. | Unknown | View |
| N/A | N/A | A specific discussion regarding the potential exfiltration of Edward Snowden from Hong Kong by Ru... | Hong Kong | View |
| N/A | N/A | Snowden on video shown in Hong Kong | Hong Kong | View |
| N/A | N/A | Snowden's first appearance in Russia | Russia | View |
| N/A | N/A | Theft of NSA documents concerning sources and methods in foreign countries. | NSA | View |
| N/A | N/A | First CryptoParty | Unknown | View |
| N/A | N/A | Theft of state secrets. | United States | View |
| N/A | N/A | Snowden's arrival in Moscow. | Moscow | View |
| N/A | N/A | Theft of documents from the NSA. | NSA (implied) | View |
| N/A | N/A | Snowden enrolled as a student at UMUC. | UMUC | View |
| N/A | N/A | Snowden transferred files from Fort Meade to Hawaii, using the activity as cover to steal data. | Fort Meade to Hawaii | View |
| N/A | N/A | Joint Counterintelligence seminar sponsored by DIA where Snowden gave presentations. | Unknown | View |
| N/A | N/A | Ewen MacAskill joins the group to verify Snowden's identity. | Snowden's hotel room | View |
| N/A | N/A | Snowden illicitly hacked into NSA administrative files to steal answers to the NSA entrance exam. | NSA | View |
| N/A | N/A | Release of NSA documents to journalists. | Germany, Brazil | View |
| N/A | N/A | Snowden attempted to gain entry into the upper ranks of the NSA. | NSA | View |
| N/A | N/A | Snowden provided documents to journalists. | Hong Kong | View |
| N/A | N/A | Snowden transferred employment from Dell to Booz Allen. | Unknown | View |
| N/A | N/A | Snowden establishes operational security arrangement with Poitras, involving encrypted files and ... | Unknown | View |
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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.
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This document is page 84 from the book 'How America Lost Its Secrets' (likely by Edward Jay Epstein), included in a House Oversight production. It details the coordination between Edward Snowden, Glenn Greenwald, and Laura Poitras regarding the release of classified NSA documents, specifically a FISA warrant concerning Verizon records. The text highlights Snowden's micromanagement of the leak process, his intent to expose James Clapper's alleged perjury before Congress, and the logistics of meeting in Hong Kong.
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This document appears to be page 83 from a book titled 'Escape Artist,' included in a House Oversight discovery file (Bates HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_019571). The text details Edward Snowden's communications in May 2013 with journalists Barton Gellman and Glenn Greenwald regarding the release of the PRISM and mass domestic spying stories. It describes Snowden's frustration with delays, his pressure on Gellman, and his subsequent aggressive recruitment of Greenwald to travel to Hong Kong.
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This document is page 82 from the book 'How America Lost Its Secrets' (likely by Edward Jay Epstein, given the file name 'Epst_'). It details Edward Snowden's time in Hong Kong, his evasion of a paper trail, and his initial communications with journalists Greenwald and Gellman regarding the leak of NSA documents, specifically regarding operation PRISM. It mentions an email sent to 'Bay' on May 22 covering his tracks with a medical excuse. The document bears a 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT' Bates stamp.
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This document is a proof page (Chapter 9, 'Escape Artist') from a book, likely 'How America Lost Its Secrets' by Edward Jay Epstein (indicated by the ISBN in the footer filename). The text details Edward Snowden's flight from Honolulu to Hong Kong via Narita on May 18-20, carrying NSA data. While stamped 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT', the content focuses entirely on Snowden's movements and does not mention Jeffrey Epstein; the document is likely part of a production related to the author Edward Jay Epstein.
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This document is Page 80 from the book 'How America Lost Its Secrets' by Edward Jay Epstein (indicated by the ISBN in the footer), marked as a House Oversight Committee exhibit (Bates stamp HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_019568). The text details Edward Snowden's theft of classified NSA and Booz Allen documents in April and May 2013, his method of extracting data to thumb drives, his evasion of security, and his preparations to flee Hawaii while misleading his partner, Lindsay Mills, and his colleague, Bay.
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This document appears to be page 79 of a book (likely by Edward Jay Epstein, given the filename code) detailing Edward Snowden's theft of NSA data. It describes his methods, including social engineering to get passwords, using 'spider' software to crawl networks, and exploiting unsealed USB ports on service computers at the Hawaii base. The page bears a House Oversight Committee stamp, indicating it was used as evidence or reference material in congressional proceedings.
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This document is page 78 from the book 'How America Lost Its Secrets' by Edward Jay Epstein. It details Edward Snowden's activities in April 2013, including his correspondence with NSA legal counsel regarding the precedence of Congressional acts, his completion of orientation at Fort Meade, his return to Hawaii to move houses with Mills, and his request for medical leave from Booz Allen as a pretext for his exit. The document appears to be part of a House Oversight production (stamped HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_019566), likely included due to the author's name (Edward Jay Epstein) rather than a direct link to Jeffrey Epstein.
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This document is page 76 from the book 'How America Lost Its Secrets' by Edward Jay Epstein (indicated by the filename 'Epst' and content), marked with a House Oversight Bates stamp. It details Edward Snowden's employment at Booz Allen Hamilton in March 2013, specifically his calculated move to accept a lower-paying infrastructure analyst position to gain access to specific NSA surveillance lists. The text includes quotes from his supervisor Steven Bay and Booz Allen executive Michael McConnell regarding the security breach.
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This document appears to be page 75 from a book (likely by Edward Jay Epstein given the filename 'Epst') discussing the NSA's data classification levels (1, 2, and 3). It details Edward Snowden's transition from Dell, where he had limited access, to Booz Allen Hamilton in Hawaii on March 15, 2013, specifically to gain access to 'Level 3' data, which contains sensitive sources and methods described as 'the Keys to the Kingdom.' The document bears a House Oversight Committee stamp.
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This document appears to be a page proof (page 73) from a book manuscript, evidenced by the filename 'Epst_9780451494566...' and the chapter header 'String Puller'. While the document metadata suggests a connection to an Epstein-related publication produced to the House Oversight Committee, the text on this specific page discusses Edward Snowden, his anonymous emails to journalists, and his theft of NSA documents regarding foreign intelligence gathering versus domestic spying.
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This document is page 72 from the book 'How America Lost Its Secrets' (authored by Edward Jay Epstein, though not explicitly named in the text body). It details the timeline of Edward Snowden's initial contact with journalists Glenn Greenwald and Laura Poitras in late 2012 and early 2013. The text describes Snowden's work at Dell, his alias 'Citizen Four,' and the preparations for leaking NSA documents via The Guardian. Note: While contained in a House Oversight file possibly related to an 'Epstein' search, the content strictly concerns the Edward Snowden leaks.
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This document appears to be a page (p. 71) from a book manuscript (possibly titled 'String Puller' or related to the filename 'Epst...') produced during a House Oversight investigation. It details the covert coordination between journalists Laura Poitras and Glenn Greenwald in April 2013 regarding whistleblower Edward Snowden. The text describes strict operational security measures taken during a meeting in New York, including removing cell phones to avoid NSA eavesdropping, and Poitras sharing Snowden's communications with Greenwald to bring him into the plan.
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This document is page 70 from the book 'How America Lost Its Secrets' by Edward Jay Epstein (indicated by the filename 'Epst_...'). It details the coordination between Edward Snowden, Laura Poitras, and Barton Gellman regarding the leak of NSA documents. It describes Poitras using anti-surveillance tradecraft to meet Gellman in NYC to offer him the story for The Washington Post. The document bears a House Oversight Committee stamp.
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This document appears to be page 69 from a book (likely 'How America Lost Its Secrets' by Edward Jay Epstein, based on the ISBN in the footer filename 'Epst_9780451494566') that was submitted as evidence to the House Oversight Committee. The text details Edward Snowden's strategy for leaking classified documents, specifically his interactions with filmmaker Laura Poitras. It describes his insistence on revealing his identity to protect his associates, his use of religious imagery ('nailing me to the cross'), and his specific instructions for Poitras to recruit journalist Glenn Greenwald to utilize *The Guardian* for credibility. **Note:** While the filename contains 'Epst' (referring to author Edward Jay Epstein), the content is entirely about Edward Snowden, not Jeffrey Epstein.
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This document appears to be page 68 from the book 'How America Lost Its Secrets' (likely by Edward Jay Epstein, based on the filename 'Epst_...'). It details the initial communications between Edward Snowden and filmmaker Laura Poitras regarding the leak of NSA surveillance documents. The text describes Snowden's disclosure of 'Presidential Policy 20' and the intense psychological stress Poitras experienced fearing government raids. The document includes a House Oversight Bates stamp, indicating it was part of a congressional inquiry.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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This document appears to be a page (p. 60) from a book titled 'How America Lost Its Secrets' (likely by Edward Jay Epstein based on the filename and context), stamped as a House Oversight Committee document. It details the career and political activities of journalist Glenn Greenwald, including his move to Rio, his criticism of U.S. surveillance under Presidents Bush and Obama, and his support for WikiLeaks and Chelsea Manning via the Freedom of the Press Foundation. It highlights the connections between Greenwald, Edward Snowden, Julian Assange, and John Perry Barlow regarding the 'info war' surrounding government secrets.
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This document appears to be a page (p. 59) from a book manuscript, likely authored by Edward Jay Epstein (indicated by the filename 'Epst_9780451494566'), titled 'Chapter 7: String Puller'. It details Edward Snowden's activities in 2012, specifically his initial anonymous contact with journalist Glenn Greenwald using the alias 'Cincinnatus' while working for Dell at the NSA. The text also provides background on Greenwald, mentioning his past as a lawyer at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz and his involvement in a business dispute regarding a pornographic website named 'HJ' in 2004. The document bears a House Oversight Committee Bates stamp.
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This document appears to be a proof page (p. 58) from the book 'How America Lost Its Secrets' (likely by Edward Jay Epstein, indicated by the filename). It discusses Edward Snowden's activities under the alias 'Cincinnatus' while working as a Dell contractor, noting that his non-NSA employee status legally prevented the NSA's 'Q' unit from monitoring his interactions with activists and Tor advocates without an FBI warrant. The page bears a House Oversight Committee Bates stamp.
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This document appears to be page 57 of a book proof (likely 'How America Lost Its Secrets' by Edward Jay Epstein, based on the file footer 'Epst_9780451494566') produced during a House Oversight investigation. It details Edward Snowden's activities in Hawaii, specifically a 'CryptoParty' he organized featuring Tor Project developer Sandvik, and his communications with activist Parker Higgins. The text also discusses the NSA's internal 'open culture' and security vulnerabilities identified by former CIA Deputy Director Morell.
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This document is page 56 from the book 'How America Lost Its Secrets' by Edward Jay Epstein (indicated by the filename 'Epst' and ISBN). It describes a 'CryptoParty' organized by Edward Snowden and Runa Sandvik in Honolulu on December 11, 2012. The text details the logistics of the event at the BoxJelly venue, the presence of Snowden's girlfriend Lindsay Mills, and notes that Snowden demonstrated precise knowledge of government surveillance to attendees, some of whom were his NSA co-workers. The document bears a 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT' stamp, indicating its use in a congressional investigation.
| Date | Type | From | To | Amount | Description | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Received | TED Conference / ... | Edward Snowden | $20,000.00 | Fee for electronic participation | View |
| N/A | Received | Unnamed former Bo... | Edward Snowden | $133,000.00 | Actual salary amount according to Booz Allen | View |
| N/A | Received | Unnamed former Bo... | Edward Snowden | $133,000.00 | Actual salary amount according to Booz Allen | View |
| N/A | Paid | Edward Snowden | Market | $0.00 | Huge losses suffered playing the options market... | View |
| N/A | Received | Unnamed former Bo... | Edward Snowden | $200,000.00 | Salary amount claimed by Snowden (false) | View |
| N/A | Paid | Edward Snowden | Self | $0.00 | Packed cash to pay for his fugitive life. | View |
| N/A | Received | Unnamed former Bo... | Edward Snowden | $200,000.00 | Salary claimed by Snowden. | View |
| N/A | Paid | Edward Snowden | Self | $0.00 | Packed cash in luggage to pay for his fugitive ... | View |
| N/A | Received | Unnamed former Bo... | Edward Snowden | $200,000.00 | Salary amount claimed by Snowden (false) | View |
| N/A | Paid | Edward Snowden | Self | $0.00 | Brought enough cash to pay living expenses for ... | View |
| N/A | Paid | Edward Snowden | Ron Paul Election... | $0.00 | Donation to Libertarian election campaign menti... | View |
| N/A | Received | Unnamed former Bo... | Edward Snowden | $133,000.00 | Actual salary according to Booz Allen. | View |
| N/A | Paid | Edward Snowden | Financial Markets | $0.00 | Snowden incurred large losses speculating in th... | View |
| N/A | Received | Unnamed former Bo... | Edward Snowden | $200,000.00 | Salary claimed by Snowden. | View |
| N/A | Received | Unnamed former Bo... | Edward Snowden | $133,000.00 | Actual salary according to Booz Allen records c... | View |
| N/A | Paid | Edward Snowden | Financial Markets | $0.00 | Snowden incurred large losses speculating in fi... | View |
| N/A | Paid | Edward Snowden | Financial Markets | $0.00 | Snowden incurred large losses speculating in fi... | View |
| N/A | Paid | Edward Snowden | Ron Paul Campaign | $0.00 | Campaign contribution. | View |
| N/A | Received | N/A | Edward Snowden | $0.00 | Mention that Snowden's credit cards had been fr... | View |
| N/A | Paid | Edward Snowden | Self | $0.00 | Packed cash in luggage to pay for fugitive life. | View |
| N/A | Received | Unknown | Edward Snowden | $0.00 | Reference to Snowden's credit cards being frozen. | View |
| N/A | Received | Unnamed former Bo... | Edward Snowden | $133,000.00 | Actual salary according to Booz Allen. | View |
| N/A | Received | Unnamed former Bo... | Edward Snowden | $200,000.00 | Salary claimed by Snowden. | View |
| N/A | Paid | Edward Snowden | Ron Paul's Libert... | $0.00 | Campaign donation mentioned as a matter of publ... | View |
| N/A | Paid | Edward Snowden | Financial Markets | $0.00 | Large losses incurred speculating in financial ... | View |
Departure
Brief note stating he was away on a business trip and their relationship was on hold.
Position explanation
Even the Constitution is subverted when the appetites of power demand it...
Photos
Snowden told Mills her photographs were not 'sexy' enough.
NSA Hacking
"It's no secret that we hack China very aggressively"
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.
FISA Warrant / Encrypted File
Sent FISA warrant and encrypted file of NSA documents with instructions not to show Greenwald yet.
Unknown
Statement made three weeks after arriving in Russia.
Unknown
Falsely identified himself as a senior member of the intelligence community.
NSA Surveillance
They [the NSA] are intent on making every conversation and every form of behavior in the world known to them.
Illicit surveillance
Concerns about illicit surveillance.
U.S. surveillance
Internet rants against U.S. surveillance
Unknown
Contacted Russian officials in Hong Kong
NSA Disclosures
Self-outing by Snowden, showing he had taken large number of NSA documents.
Bradley Manning
Showed he followed Manning's ordeal closely.
Security Flaw
Reported a flaw where a rogue admin in Japan could steal data undetected.
Unknown
Contacting notable enemies of the NSA.
Protection of secrets
Claimed he acted to protect U.S. secrets by shielding them from adversaries.
Urgent text
Referenced in 'Citizenfour'.
Theft of documents
Snowden avoided describing how he breached security; claimed he was not an 'angel'.
Hong Kong Video
Claims he managed the theft on his own.
Religion on forms
Explained listing Buddhist because 'agnostic is strangely absent' from the form.
NSA Documents
Snowden contacted these journalists to publish scoops regarding NSA surveillance.
Career termination
Snowden claimed his superior ordered him not to 'rock the boat' and that he was brushed off by the technical team.
NSA Security Gaps
Snowden pointed out the lack of audit mechanisms at his base.
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