Relationship Details

Edward Snowden Source journalist Laura Poitras

Connected Entities

Entity A
Edward Snowden
Type: person
Mentions: 1249
Also known as: Snowden
Entity B
Laura Poitras
Type: person
Mentions: 378
Also known as: Poitras (Laura Poitras), Poitras

Evidence

A Washington Post article details Snowden's email contact with Poitras.

Snowden chose her as an intermediary for leaks.

Snowden chose her as intermediary to Greenwald.

Snowden chose her as a conduit for classified documents due to her operational security.

Snowden contacted her to pass classified documents; admired her security measures.

Snowden contacting Poitras to provide secret government documents via encrypted channel.

Snowden contacting Poitras via encrypted email to leak classified documents.

Snowden offering secret documents and asking her to reveal his identity.

Snowden communicating secretly with Poitras to provide classified documents.

Snowden giving instructions to Poitras; Poitras acting as go-between.

Snowden giving instructions to Poitras; Poitras acting as go-between.

Snowden communicated with Poitras under alias Citizen 4.

Snowden sent emails to Poitras under alias Citizen 4.

Snowden sending encrypted files and instructions to Poitras.

Snowden sending FISA warrant, giving travel instructions.

Exchanging messages and emails regarding meeting logistics.

Snowden giving security instructions to Poitras regarding communications.

Exchanging messages and emails regarding meeting logistics

Snowden giving security instructions to Poitras regarding communications.

Snowden giving security instructions to Poitras.

Snowden asked her to make a documentary; allowed her to film him.

Snowden provided thumb drives to Poitras; stayed in her hotel room.

Snowden provided thumb drives to Poitras and moved into her hotel room.

Snowden told her in early April 2013 that he planned to deliver documents...

Snowden told her in early April 2013 that he planned to deliver documents to her

Snowden told her in early April 2013 that he planned to deliver documents...

Snowden contacted Poitras in January 2013.

Snowden contacted Poitras in January 2013.

Poitras received documents from Snowden.

Snowden gave documents to Poitras; Poitras texted Snowden for background.

Snowden gave documents to Poitras; Poitras texted him for background.

She urgently texted Snowden on what she called 'background'...

Snowden impressed operational security on Poitras regarding his contacts with her.

Snowden telling Poitras about the consequences if caught.

Snowden telling Poitras about consequences.

Snowden telling Poitras about the threat to his life.

Snowden sent enciphered file; Poitras filmed/released video.

Snowden sent Poitras an enciphered file; Poitras released the video of him.

Snowden sent Poitras enciphered files.

Documents given to Poitras.

Set up encrypted channel; Snowden told her about Directive 20.

Set up encrypted channel; Snowden told her about Directive 20.

Established encrypted channel; discussed classified documents.

Snowden told Poitras about stealing documents.

Snowden told Poitras about the risks of his actions.

Snowden sent documents to Poitras.

Snowden confided in Poitras in Hong Kong regarding safety risks.

Snowden confided in Poitras in Hong Kong regarding threats to his life.

Snowden chose her for her filmmaking skills; allowed her to film him disclosing secrets.

Arranged encrypted channel in February 2013.

Arranged encrypted channel in Feb 2013.

He arranged the encrypted channel with Poitras in February 2013

Snowden contacted her; she made a video about him in Hong Kong.

contacted Laura Poitras... who published the scoops

Contacted her to blow the whistle; she made a video about him in Hong Kong.

Supplied by him in written answers to interrogatives sent to him by Laura Poitras

Supplied written answers to interrogatives sent by her.

Snowden supplied written answers to interrogatives sent to him by Laura Poitras.

Snowden asked Poitras to take out a new enciphering key... Snowden wrote to Poitras under yet another alias.

Poitras received vast number of NSA classified documents from Snowden.

He was offering in these e-mails to provide her with secret government documents

Snowden asked Poitras to take out a new enciphering key... Snowden wrote to Poitras under yet another alias.

Poitras received vast number of NSA classified documents from Snowden.

We know from Poitras that Snowden told her in early April 2013...

Snowden contacting Poitras via email to leak classified documents.

Sent her enciphered files; urged her to come to Hong Kong.

Snowden providing secrets to Poitras via encrypted channel.

Snowden sent emails to Poitras as Citizen Four.

Snowden claimed he gave documents to Poitras in Hong Kong.

Citations of emails sent from Snowden to Poitras.

Made video with Poitras in Hong Kong.

Snowden giving instructions to Poitras regarding his identity and document handling.

The journalists who assisted him, Greenwald, Poitras, and Gellman...

Snowden contacted Poitras via email to introduce leaks.

Exchanged private texts and encrypted emails; arranged meeting.

One set he gave to Poitras and Greenwald on thumb drives.

he contacted Laura Poitras... who published the scoops

Snowden sought her out to leak information.

Poitras texted Snowden for background explanation.

Snowden gave documents to Poitras for publication.

Snowden sent e-mails to Poitras; Poitras relayed info to Greenwald.

Snowden had given Poitras... data... in Hong Kong.

Poitras acted as go-between for Snowden.

Snowden sent Poitras specific documents (FISA warrant) and instructions on when to share them with Greenwald.

Interactions via PGP encryption.

Snowden contacted Poitras in January 2013.

Snowden gave documents to Poitras in Hong Kong.

Interviewed in June.

Source Documents (55)

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Narrative Report / Investigative Summary
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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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Book Manuscript / Investigative Report (Draft)
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This document appears to be a page (188) from a book manuscript or investigative report regarding Edward Snowden's defection to Russia. The text analyzes the damage control efforts by the NSA and GCHQ following the breach, Snowden's life in Moscow, and questions his motives for taking specific documents that were never released to journalists. The author mentions making arrangements to travel to Moscow in October 2015 to investigate the circumstances of Snowden's arrival in Russia. The document bears a 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT' stamp.

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Book Page / Government Exhibit • 1.66 MB
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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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Narrative Report / Book Manuscript (House Oversight Committee Document)
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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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Book Excerpt / Congressional Record (House Oversight)
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This document appears to be page 184 from a book (likely by Edward Jay Epstein regarding Edward Snowden) included in a House Oversight Committee production. It details Edward Snowden's arrival in Hong Kong in May 2013, his possession of critical NSA documents, and the geopolitical risks involved, specifically regarding China and Russia. The text analyzes Snowden as a 'single point of failure' for US intelligence and discusses the potential for hostile foreign intelligence services to access the stolen data.

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Book Excerpt / House Oversight Committee Record • 1.65 MB
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This document is page 115 from a book titled 'The Great Divide' (likely by Alan Dershowitz, given the footer code 'Epst_' suggesting an Epstein-related legal production). The text discusses Edward Snowden, comparing the government's 'demonization' of him to the treatment of 1960s NSA defectors Martin and Mitchell. It details a 2014 Lawfare Institute analysis which argued that the majority of Snowden's leaks concerned overseas intelligence operations rather than domestic surveillance.

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Book Page / Congressional Evidence • 1.62 MB
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This document is page 152 from the book 'How America Lost Its Secrets' (likely by Edward Jay Epstein), marked as evidence for the House Oversight Committee. The text analyzes Edward Snowden's theft of NSA data, arguing that technical barriers (sealed USB ports, PKI card requirements) and timeline discrepancies suggest Snowden must have had an accomplice inside the NSA/Booz Allen to succeed. It details communications between Snowden and Laura Poitras in April 2013.

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Book Page (likely 'How America Lost Its Secrets') / Congressional Exhibit • 1.63 MB
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This document is page 173 from the book 'How America Lost Its Secrets' by Edward Jay Epstein (indicated by the filename 'Epst' and ISBN), marked as a House Oversight Committee exhibit. The text details the author's investigation into Edward Snowden's handling of stolen NSA documents, specifically citing interviews with Snowden's Russian lawyer, Anatoly Kucherena. The text establishes that Snowden retained a specific set of sensitive documents for himself—withholding them from journalists Greenwald and Poitras in Hong Kong—and that Kucherena later received reports and statements regarding Snowden from Russian authorities in July 2013. The document discusses the concern of US intelligence agencies (NSA, CIA, DOD) regarding what Snowden did with the documents he kept while in Russia.

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Investigative Report / Narrative Account (House Oversight Committee Document)
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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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Book Excerpt / Page Proof • 922 KB
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This document is page 105 from a book (Chapter 12, titled 'Fugitive'), likely 'How America Lost Its Secrets' by Edward Jay Epstein (indicated by the footer filename and ISBN). The text details Edward Snowden's interactions with journalists Laura Poitras, Glenn Greenwald, and specifically Barton Gellman in May and June 2013. It describes Snowden's request for Gellman to insert an encrypted key into a Washington Post article to signal a foreign government for asylum, a request Gellman refused. The document bears a 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT' stamp, suggesting it was part of a document production for a congressional investigation.

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House Oversight Committee Report (Page 211)
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This document is a page from a House Oversight report detailing Edward Snowden's strategic employment shift from Dell to Booz Allen Hamilton to gain access to specific intelligence documents, including the 'black budget' and foreign intelligence lists (Level 3). It argues that Snowden's motivation went beyond whistleblowing to seeking documents that enhanced his power, referencing his ability to access allied intelligence (Britain, Israel, etc.) via 'Priv Ac' clearance. The text includes quotes from CIA Deputy Director Morell regarding the value of the stolen data to Russian intelligence.

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Book Page / Evidence Exhibit • 1.7 MB
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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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Book Page / Congressional Production Document • 1.68 MB
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This document is page 125 of a book (likely 'Electile Dysfunction' by Alan Dershowitz, based on the ISBN in the file slug 'Epst_9780451494566') that was produced as part of a House Oversight investigation (Bates stamp HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_019613). The text discusses the polarizing nature of Edward Snowden's actions, analyzing the legal implications under the Patriot Act and the FISA court. It contrasts the media's celebration of Snowden (citing the Polk and Pulitzer awards) with the condemnation by the Obama administration and intelligence officials. The file slug 'Epst_' suggests this document was part of a production related to Jeffrey Epstein, likely due to Alan Dershowitz's role as his attorney.

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Book Page Proof / Congressional Exhibit • 1.65 MB
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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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Book Proof / Manuscript Page (Evidence in House Oversight Investigation) • 1.66 MB
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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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Congressional Report / Narrative Account (House Oversight Committee)
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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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Book Manuscript / Congressional Evidence
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The document appears to be page 210 (Chapter 28) of a manuscript or report stamped by House Oversight regarding Edward Snowden. It analyzes his motivations for switching employment from Dell to Booz Allen in March 2013, arguing the move was not financially motivated nor necessary for access to documents, as he already possessed significant classified material (including Presidential Policy Directive 20) while at Dell. The text suggests the job switch actually increased his risk of apprehension.

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House Oversight Committee Report / Investigative Narrative
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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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Government Report / House Oversight Committee Document
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This document appears to be page 212 of a House Oversight Committee report detailing the actions of Edward Snowden. It characterizes his move to contractor Booz Allen as a calculated 'expanding penetration' designed solely to steal sensitive NSA, GCHQ, and other allied intelligence files. The text discusses his awareness of the damage he caused, his communications with journalists (Risen, Lam, Poitras, Greenwald), and his strategic decision to flee to Hong Kong rather than face trial in the U.S. or flee to a non-extradition country like Brazil.

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Government Report / Investigative Narrative
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This document is an excerpt from a House Oversight report analyzing Edward Snowden's 2013 decision to publicly reveal his identity as the NSA leaker. The text argues that Snowden's choice to be filmed by Laura Poitras in Hong Kong, rather than remaining anonymous like Bradley Manning, was a calculated move to achieve fame and transform himself into a public advocate, despite offers from editors like Ewen MacAskill to keep his identity secret. It highlights his coordination with journalists Greenwald, Poitras, and Gellman.

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Book Excerpt / Page Proof (Bates Stamped) • 1.69 MB
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This document is page 171 from a book, likely 'How America Lost Its Secrets' by Edward Jay Epstein (indicated by ISBN in footer '9780451494566' and file prefix 'Epst'). The text discusses the dispute over the number of documents Edward Snowden stole from the NSA, referencing interviews with James Bamford and claims by Glenn Greenwald. It mentions a Defense Intelligence Agency report regarding 900,000 compromised Pentagon documents revealed via a Vice FOIA request. While the file bears a 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT' stamp, the content relates to the Edward Snowden leaks, not Jeffrey Epstein.

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Book Excerpt / Legal Discovery Production • 1.55 MB
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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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citations page • 1.18 MB
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This document is page 227 of a larger work, containing citations and endnotes for various quotes related to Edward Snowden. The notes refer to author interviews with individuals like Michael Hayden and Keith Bradsher, and cite articles from publications such as the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and New York Times, as well as Glenn Greenwald's book 'No Place to Hide,' all in connection with Snowden's activities in Hong Kong.

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Book Excerpt / Government Evidence Production • 1.64 MB
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This document is page 288 from the book 'How America Lost Its Secrets' by Edward Jay Epstein (indicated by the filename and header). The text discusses Edward Snowden's motivations, rejecting the idea that he destroyed data before going to Russia, and analyzing his transition from whistleblower to espionage suspect. It details his work at Booz Allen Hamilton in Hawaii and his contact with journalists Greenwald, Poitras, and Gellman. The document bears a 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT' Bates stamp, indicating it was produced as evidence in a Congressional investigation.

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Book Page / Excerpt (from 'How America Lost Its Secrets' by Edward Jay Epstein) • 1.69 MB
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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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Book Manuscript Page / Investigative Report • 1.61 MB
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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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Book Page / Proof / Congressional Record • 1.64 MB
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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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Book Page / Congressional Exhibit • 1.67 MB
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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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Book Page / Congressional Exhibit • 1.64 MB
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This document is page 155 from a book (likely 'How America Lost Its Secrets' by Edward Jay Epstein, indicated by the filename 'Epst' and ISBN 9780451494566), marked as a House Oversight exhibit. The text speculates on whether Edward Snowden had a hidden collaborator within the NSA, drawing parallels to historical Russian moles like Robert Hanssen and Aldrich Ames. It includes details of an interview the author conducted with KGB handler Victor Cherkashin in Moscow in 2015 regarding the ability of intelligence services to hide moles.

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Book Page / House Oversight Committee Evidence • 1.53 MB
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This document is page 162 from the book 'How America Lost Its Secrets' by Edward Jay Epstein, bearing a House Oversight Committee Bates stamp. The text discusses the 'Hong Kong Scenario,' suggesting that Edward Snowden may have been brought under Russian intelligence control during his stay in Hong Kong, citing Vladimir Putin's admission of engagement. It also details Snowden's communications with activists like Runa Sandvik and Laura Poitras, noting that NSA sources believed Russian intelligence could bypass their encryption methods.

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Book Page / Evidence Exhibit • 1.67 MB
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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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Book Page / Manuscript Proof (Evidence in House Oversight Investigation) • 1.61 MB
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This document is page 243 from a book, likely 'How America Lost Its Secrets' by Edward Jay Epstein (indicated by the filename 'Epst' and ISBN), which was produced as evidence for the House Oversight Committee. The text details the critical timeline leading up to June 3 (2013), covering Edward Snowden's flight to Hong Kong, his communications with journalists Laura Poitras and Glenn Greenwald, and the delays caused by 'The Guardian's' due diligence. It speculates on Snowden's motivations for staying in Hong Kong to produce a video, noting that Greenwald and Poitras arrived only hours before Snowden would be marked as missing by the NSA.

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Book Endnotes / Congressional Document Production • 1.62 MB
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This document is a page of endnotes (p. 318) from a book authored by Edward Jay Epstein, likely 'How America Lost Its Secrets'. The notes provide citations for Chapter 14, 'The Crime Scene Investigation,' detailing sources related to Edward Snowden, the NSA, James Clapper, and comparisons to Lee Harvey Oswald. The page is stamped 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_019806', indicating it was part of a document production for the House Oversight Committee.

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Book Endnotes / Legislative Evidence • 1.67 MB
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This document is page 312 of a book (indicated by the file name and layout), appearing in a House Oversight Committee file. It consists of endnotes (numbers 59-70) citing various articles, interviews, and books related to the Edward Snowden NSA leaks, focusing heavily on journalists Glenn Greenwald and Laura Poitras. The notes reference publications from 2010 to 2016, including The Guardian, Wired, and NPR.

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House Oversight Committee Record / Book Manuscript Page
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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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Government Report / Investigative Narrative (House Oversight Committee Exhibit)
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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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Government Report / Investigative Document
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This page details the initial encrypted communications between Edward Snowden and filmmaker Laura Poitras in early 2013, highlighting the extreme security precautions Snowden demanded. It contrasts Snowden's willingness to leak classified documents with previous whistleblower William Binney, who exposed the "Stellar Wind" program but refused to violate secrecy oaths or provide documents.

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Government Report/Investigative Narrative (House Oversight)
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This document appears to be page 186 of a House Oversight report detailing the timeline of Edward Snowden's NSA leaks in June 2013. It describes his coordination with journalists Glenn Greenwald and Laura Poitras in Hong Kong, the release of the leaks by The Guardian and Washington Post, and the immediate geopolitical fallout involving US-China relations during a summit between Obama and Xi Jinping. Despite the prompt's context, there is no mention of Jeffrey Epstein or his associates in this specific document.

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Investigative Report / House Oversight Committee Record
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This document, marked as House Oversight material, analyzes the Snowden leaks specifically regarding the surveillance of German Chancellor Angela Merkel. It argues that the document revealing the spying on Merkel was not part of the original cache Snowden gave to Greenwald and Poitras in Hong Kong, suggesting it was released later from Moscow or via another source. The text details James Bamford's forensic analysis of the drive, which found no mention of Merkel, leading to speculation about how *Der Spiegel* obtained the information.

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Investigative Report / Book Excerpt (House Oversight Committee Document)
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This document appears to be a page from an investigative report or book regarding the Edward Snowden NSA leaks, bearing a House Oversight Committee stamp. It details the technical security measures at the NSA (EMP shielding, sealed USB ports) and argues that Snowden would have required assistance—potentially a 'witting accomplice'—to bypass these measures and steal data, as he lacked the necessary system administrator privileges and equipment. Note: While the prompt requested an analysis of an 'Epstein-related' document, this specific page refers exclusively to Edward Snowden and NSA security protocols.

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Government Investigative Report (House Oversight Committee)
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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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Government Report/Investigative Narrative (House Oversight)
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This document appears to be a page from a report or book analyzing the Edward Snowden NSA leaks. It discusses Snowden's motives, distinguishing between his whistle-blowing on domestic surveillance and his theft of 'level 3' files related to sources and methods which he took to Russia. The text hypothesizes that Snowden must have had an accomplice within the NSA facility in Hawaii to access these files and highlights a gap in intelligence regarding his first eleven days in Hong Kong. NOTE: While the prompt references Epstein, this specific page mentions only Edward Snowden and related intelligence matters.

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Congressional/Government Report (House Oversight Committee)
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This document appears to be page 215 of a House Oversight Committee report regarding Edward Snowden's flight from Hong Kong to Moscow in June 2013. It details his strategic planning, including job changes, financial preparation, and communications with Laura Poitras and Julian Assange. The text analyzes his lack of visa applications to other regions and suggests his movement to Russia was a calculated decision involving coordination with Russian officials. Note: This document focuses entirely on Edward Snowden and does not mention Jeffrey Epstein.

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Report / Congressional Oversight Document / Book Excerpt
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This document page (labeled House Oversight) is a narrative analysis focusing on the impact of Edward Snowden's intelligence leaks. It details how Snowden communicated with journalists Laura Poitras and Jacob Appelbaum in 2013 and cites officials like Michael Morell and Admiral Rogers confirming that the leaks caused terrorist targets (specifically ISIS and those on the PRISM watch list) to go dark or change communication methods. The text references the November 2015 Paris attacks but concludes that while specific events can't be solely blamed on Snowden, his actions purposefully compromised intelligence operations.

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Book Page / Congressional Oversight Document • 1.69 MB
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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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Book Proof / Congressional Record Exhibit • 1.69 MB
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This document appears to be a page from a book proof (likely by Edward Jay Epstein, given the filename prefix 'Epst') stamped as a House Oversight exhibit. It discusses Edward Snowden's (referred to as C4) communications with a journalist (implied Laura Poitras), contrasting Snowden's willingness to leak documents with William Binney's refusal to break the law. The text argues that Snowden misled the journalist regarding the scope of domestic surveillance in 2013, claiming the Stellarwind program had been terminated by President Bush and replaced by the more restrictive FISA Amendment Act of 2006.

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Book Excerpt / House Oversight Committee Evidence • 1.65 MB
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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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Book Excerpt / Congressional Exhibit • 1.68 MB
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This document appears to be page 90 from the book 'How America Lost Its Secrets' (likely by Edward Jay Epstein, based on the filename 'Epst_'), stamped as a House Oversight exhibit. It details the clandestine meeting in Hong Kong between whistleblower Edward Snowden and journalists Laura Poitras and Glenn Greenwald at the Mira Hotel. The text describes the specific tradecraft instructions Snowden provided, including the use of a Rubik's cube for identification, and Greenwald's initial impression of Snowden.

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Book Manuscript Page / Congressional Oversight Document • 1.63 MB
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This document appears to be page 161 from a book manuscript (likely 'How America Lost Its Secrets' by Edward Jay Epstein based on the filename ISBN) produced during a House Oversight investigation. The text analyzes Edward Snowden's actions, questioning whether he was a Russian asset or a whistleblower. It argues that Snowden's contact with journalists Greenwald and Poitras contradicts the behavior of a controlled Russian intelligence asset, as it risked exposing the operation.

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House Oversight Committee Report / Narrative Report
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This document is page 102 of a report (likely House Oversight) detailing the immediate aftermath of Edward Snowden's NSA leaks in June 2013. It describes his logistics in Hong Kong, including moving between hotel rooms at The Mira, engaging lawyers Robert Tibbo and Jonathan Mann, and escaping to a safe house while communicating with journalists Glenn Greenwald and Laura Poitras. The text also notes Greenwald's subsequent departure to Brazil and the founding of The Intercept.

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Government Report / House Oversight Committee Record
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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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Report / Narrative Account (Page 83 from a larger House Oversight production)
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This document appears to be a page from a narrative report or book regarding the Edward Snowden leaks. It details the initial anonymous communications between Snowden (using the handle 'Citizen 4') and filmmaker Laura Poitras. The text describes Snowden's offer to provide evidence of illegal NSA surveillance and Presidential Policy 20 (signed by Obama in Oct 2012), his operational security concerns, and his specific request to be publicly identified ('nailed to the cross') to prevent suspicion from falling on his colleagues or loved ones.

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Investigative Report / Narrative Summary (House Oversight Committee Production)
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This document is a page from a report or narrative (marked House Oversight) detailing the NSA's damage assessment regarding Edward Snowden. It analyzes the volume of data stolen (estimated at 1.7 million touched / 1.3 million copied) during his time at Booz Allen and Dell, while noting disputes from Snowden and journalists Greenwald and Bamford regarding these numbers. The text discusses the potential motivations of the NSA Damage Assessment team under Ledgett and the legal implications of the leaks.

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Investigative Report / Book Excerpt (House Oversight Record)
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This document is page 128 of a report or book (stamped HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_020280) discussing the intelligence implications of Edward Snowden's actions. It analyzes theories regarding when Snowden might have come under Russian influence, arguing against early recruitment due to his risky contact with journalists Greenwald and Poitras, while supporting the 'Hong Kong Scenario' where Russian officials engaged him after his arrival there. The document mentions Putin's direct authorization of Snowden's travel to Moscow. Note: While requested as an 'Epstein-related' document, the text exclusively concerns the Snowden leaks and contains no mentions of Jeffrey Epstein.

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Book Page / Legislative Exhibit • 1.66 MB
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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.

Mutual Connections

Entities connected to both Edward Snowden and Laura Poitras

Wikileaks (organization)
Glenn Greenwald (person)
Bamford (person)
Lana Lam (person)
Julian Assange (person)
Micah Lee (person)
Lam (person)
Lee (person)
Jacob Appelbaum (person)
Barton Gellman (person)

Edward Snowden's Other Relationships

Source journalist Glenn Greenwald
Strength: 18/10 View
Client Anatoly Kucherena
Strength: 14/10 View
Business associate Sarah Harrison
Strength: 13/10 View
Client Ben Wizner
Strength: 12/10 View
Employment Dell
Strength: 11/10 View

Laura Poitras's Other Relationships

Co authors Barton Gellman
Strength: 11/10 View
Business associate Glenn Greenwald
Strength: 11/10 View
Interviewee interviewer Amy Goodman
Strength: 10/10 View
Corresponded with Edward Snowden
Strength: 10/10 View
Corresponded Edward Snowden
Strength: 10/10 View

Relationship Metadata

Type
Source journalist
Relationship Strength
15/10
Strong relationship with substantial evidence
Source Documents
55
Extracted
2025-11-17 06:30
Last Updated
2025-12-26 12:35

Entity Network Stats

Edward Snowden 447 relationships
Laura Poitras 73 relationships
Mutual connections 10

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