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Edward Snowden.
Glenn Greenwald: The journalist who went to Hong Kong and broke the story of Edward Snowden’s revelations.
Laura Poitras: The documentary film maker. When Greenwald did not respond to Snowden’s emails he contacted Poitras who then brought Greenwald in on the story.
Ewen MacAskill: the Guardian reporter who also went to Hong Kong and interviewed Snowden.
General Keith Alexander: Director of the National Security Agency.
Chelsea Manning formerly known as Bradley: The Whistleblower sentenced to 35 years in gaol as Snowden’s revelations first came out.
James Clapper: Director of National Intelligence.
Lindsay Mills: Snowden’s girlfriend.
Lon Snowden: Edward Snowden’s father.
David Miranda: The partner of Greenwald who became part of the story when he was detained at Heathrow airport.
