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Exclusive: Edward Snowden Says Media Being Misled 'About My Situation'
NEW YORK - National Security Agency whistleblower Edward Snowden wants to set the record straight...In an emailed statement to The Huffington Post, Snowden said that neither his father Lon Snowden, his fathers lawyer Bruce Fein, nor Fein's wife and spokeswoman Mattie Fein represent him me in any way.
None of them have been or are involved in my current situation, and this will not change in the future, Snowden said of his father and the Feins. I ask journalists to understand that they do not possess any special knowledge regarding my situation or future plans, and not to exploit the tragic vacuum of my father's emotional compromise for the sake of tabloid news.
Mattie Fein told The Wall Street Journal on Thursday that Lon Snowdens legal team doesnt trust Guardian columnist Glenn Greenwald, the journalist at the center of the NSA story, or WikiLeaks, the anti-secrecy organization that has advised Snowden in Russia. Fein also claimed Greenwald was trying to shop around an exclusive interview with Snowden for seven figures. Greenwald told the Journal Fein's claim was "defamatory."
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The American Civil Liberties Union confirmed that the email received by The Huffington Post was from Snowden, who remains a fugitive in Russia after being granted temporary asylum. The Wall Street Journal reported that the ACLU is helping coordinate Snowdens legal defense in the U.S.
Snowdens full statement to The Huffington Post is below:
It has come to my attention that news organizations seeking information regarding my current situation have, due to the difficulty in contacting me directly, been misled by individuals associated with my father into printing false claims about my situation.
I would like to correct the record: I've been fortunate to have legal advice from an international team of some of the finest lawyers in the world, and to work with journalists whose integrity and courage are beyond question. There is no conflict amongst myself and any of the individuals or organizations with whom I have been involved.
Neither my father, his lawyer Bruce Fein, nor his wife Mattie Fein represent me in any way. None of them have been or are involved in my current situation, and this will not change in the future. I ask journalists to understand that they do not possess any special knowledge regarding my situation or future plans, and not to exploit the tragic vacuum of my father's emotional compromise for the sake of tabloid news.
Thank you.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/08/15/edward-snowden-media-misled_n_3764560.html?1376612797
MannyGoldstein
(34,589 posts)And so it goes.
ProSense
(116,464 posts)Something's not right. Cracks!!!!
Edward Snowden responds to "false" stories being planted in the media by Bruce Fein and his wife http://t.co/RcKqCGxqbc
https://twitter.com/ggreenwald/status/368168142796627968
randome
(34,845 posts)Snowden has no ties to family, fiance or friends. He is a consummate loner who wanted to be a star the easy way. So he stole some briefing documents and tried to make a name for himself.
He will never be anything other than an outcast because that's how he perceives himself.
IMO.
[hr][font color="blue"][center]Stop looking for heroes. BE one.[/center][/font][hr]
msanthrope
(37,549 posts)randome
(34,845 posts)Competing political parties are fine but he should at least be upfront about it. But Libertarians, by nature, are the worst at being honest. They sugarcoat their ideas with 'states' rights' crap to try and obfuscate their real objectives.
Yeah, I'll believe Greenwald is just fighting for truth and honor. Like I believe Snowden could spy on anyone in the world.
[hr][font color="blue"][center]You should never stop having childhood dreams.[/center][/font][hr]
msanthrope
(37,549 posts)some bank.
It highlights the intellectual dishonesty of the Libertarians--it's a "debate" with three people of the same political persuasion--- Libertarian. They should have just called it a primary debate. I'm trying to find video of it, but frankly, I don't know if I can handle that much mental masturbation today.
This also indicates that this Snowden/Greenwald/Fein connection goes much farther back than we currently know. And as a practicing lawyer, my advice to Mr. Fein, and Mr. Greenwald would be to obtain legal counsel who are well versed in tort defense.
Thinkingabout
(30,058 posts)Group's patsy, guess I have a hint now.
"There is no conflict amongst myself and any of the individuals or organizations with whom I have been involved."
ProSense
(116,464 posts)Logical
(22,457 posts)Greenwald is: http://www.democraticunderground.com/10023468939#post2
So are the others who posted. Still, thanks for kicking the thread.
DevonRex
(22,541 posts)ProSense
(116,464 posts)why Fein and Snowden's father don't trust Greenwald and Wikileaks. Also, why did Snowden feel the need to emphatically dimiss via a public statement?
"Neither my father, his lawyer Bruce Fein, nor his wife Mattie Fein represent me in any way."
DevonRex
(22,541 posts)His father suspects Greenwald & WikiLeaks aren't what they seem. Obviously. Snowden is warning him off. His own father. That's cold. Especially this way.
Sorry you have to read between the lines a bit.
ProSense
(116,464 posts)sheshe2
(83,319 posts)Tierra_y_Libertad
(50,414 posts)ProSense
(116,464 posts)ProSense
(116,464 posts)Puzzledtraveller
(5,937 posts)ProSense
(116,464 posts)Ignore these guys: http://www.democraticunderground.com/10023349490
"Neither my father, his lawyer Bruce Fein, nor his wife Mattie Fein represent me in any way."
msanthrope
(37,549 posts)Glenn played the "Fox News Liberal" spot, Hornberger the Libertarian and Fein the "Conservative."
Three Libertarians, in a faux debate.
http://www.yaliberty.org/tour/fall2012
pnwmom
(108,925 posts)Or else Fein really is just expressing the views of Snowden's parents.
msanthrope
(37,549 posts)knew each other before the Snowden fracas. And If I were Mr. Greenwald, I would not worry about the NSA. I'd worry about civil suits.
BumRushDaShow
(127,270 posts)Whisp
(24,096 posts)I wonder how this will affect Glenn's Libertarian Evangelical donation drive? The suckers will probably give him even more - suckers love down and out stories.
Of course the big guys with the big money will keep on giving for their own reasons (make the government smaller and useless so the Koch's and the like can rampage the earth and it's people even faster).
Glenn 'the scammy' Greenwald is in for a wild ride.
Whisp
(24,096 posts)That would be me!
K&R.
snooper2
(30,151 posts)msanthrope
(37,549 posts)didn't warn you!) aren't as popular as the soft-focus headshots of Snowden, he's going to start showing him the door.
Scurrilous
(38,687 posts)CakeGrrl
(10,611 posts)Bizarre situation is bizarre. And a very shady crew trying to control the action.
'Hero' my azz.
Scurrilous
(38,687 posts)Welcome to the club Mr. Snowden!
SidDithers
(44,228 posts)Sid