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Still facing espionage charges The USA is seeking to extradite Snowden from Russia. The US Department of Justice has charged him with violating the Espionage Act for his part in exposing global mass surveillance programmes. If found guilty Snowden faces up to 30 years in prison.
May 5, 2023
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In October 2020, he was granted permanent residency in Russia. In September 2022, Snowden was granted Russian citizenship by President Vladimir Putin.
Oct 1, 2020 · “This judgment will ensure that Edward Snowden receives no monetary benefits from breaching the trust placed in him.” “We will pursue those who ...
Jun 4, 2023 · When Snowden felt he was about to be detained in Hong Kong, he flew to Russia. His final destination was Ecuador, but the U.S. government ...
Jun 8, 2023 · Snowden has been in exile in Russia since 2013 after fleeing Hong Kong, where he handed over tens of thousands of top-secret documents to ...
Jan 11, 2024 · Although he has been a Moscow citizen for years, Snowden has not hesitated to share his views on domestic matters in the U.S.—such as urging ...
Sep 16, 2019 · In an exclusive U.S. TV interview, Edward Snowden said he would like to return home but that the U.S. won't agree to a fair trial.
Nov 19, 2020 · However, Snowden still faces U.S. criminal charges for violating the Espionage Act, despite the fact that such a prosecution is unconstitutional ...