Event Details
January 01, 2013
Description
Snowden initiates encrypted contact with Laura Poitras via Micah Lee using aliases Anon108 and Citizen Four.
Participants (3)
| Name | Type | Mentions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Micah Lee | person | 52 | View Entity |
| Edward Snowden | person | 1249 | View Entity |
| Laura Poitras | person | 378 | View Entity |
Source Documents (1)
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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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