Daily Mail: 'It's a possibility': Eric Holder claims US could strike deal with Edward Snowden to bring him back from exile - and says the case prompted 'necessary debate' on secrecy
* Former Attorney General charged Snowden with three espionage counts
* Now, in new job at private law firm, he said case sparked necessary talks
* And he revealed it is 'possible' US could strike a deal with the NSA leaker
* Intelligence sources told Yahoo News Snowden could plead guilty to one felony count, serve 3-5 years in jail in exchange for government support
Eric Holder believes America could strike a deal with former NSA contractor Edward Snowden to see him return from exile in Russia to the United States.
The former Attorney General, who charged Snowden with three felony counts of espionage for leaking thousands of government papers to the press, told Yahoo News it is a 'possibility' as he acknowledged the case prompted a 'necessary debate' about secrecy.
His words are the most favorable to come from any senior official involved in the case.
WNU Editor: Holder is just expressing his personal opinion. The DOJ is saying no change .... DOJ: No change in stance on Snowden despite Holder remarks (CNN), and even top Republican Presidential candidates .... Jeb Bush: No leniency for Edward Snowden (CBS). I personally believe that a deal will be offered one day .... but not today (my guess is ten years).
More News On Former Attorney General Holder`s Remarks On Edward Snowden
Eric Holder: The Justice Department could strike deal with Edward Snowden -- Yahoo News
Eric Holder: Edward Snowden Might Return to U.S. -- Time
Holder sees possible DOJ deal with Snowden -- The Hill
Is the Obama administration softening on Edward Snowden? -- Andrea Peterson, Sydney Morning Herald
Edward Snowden plea deal with US a possibility, says Eric Holder -- The Guardian
Edward Snowden May Get A Plea Bargain To Return To US, Eric Holder Says: Report -- IBTimes
Eric Holder Hints at Possible Deal to Bring Edward Snowden Back to the US -- VICE News
Eric Holder Says Edward Snowden Could Possibly Work Out a Plea Deal -- Gizmodo
Eric Holder: The 'Possibility Exists' That Edward Snowden Could Come Home -- National Interest
Holder floats possibility of Snowden deal, DOJ says position ‘has not changed’ -- FOX News
A top US intelligence official 'privately floated' a potential deal to bring Snowden home -- Business Insider
Is the Obama administration softening on Edward Snowden? -- Andrea Peterson, Washington Post
A list of the well-known politicians who have defended Edward Snowden -- Washington Post
1 comment:
From Snowden's perspective no matter what deal they offer, if he accepts he had better have mega files containing really serious stuff lodged somewhere safe to be released if the US reneges on that deal, or if he is killed. He more than anyone else in this world should know not to trust the US.
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