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Sometime in January, Snowden anonymously emails documentary filmaker Laura Poitras
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Sometime in February, Snowden contacts Guardian commentator Glenn Greenwald
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After several indirect contacts, Snowden directly contacts Washington Post reporter Barton Gellman
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Edward Snowden flies to Hong Kong
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UK paper The Guardian runs story revealing the NSA is collecting Verizon data
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Washington Post runs story revealing the PRISM program
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The Guardian and The Washington Post reveal the NSA whistleblower as Edward Snowden
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US officials learn that Snowden is in Hong Kong and open talks with their counterparts
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Snowden charged with various crimes. Arrest warrent issued.
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US requests Snowden's extradition from Hong Kong
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Attorney General Eric Holder contacts Hong Kong Secretary for Justice Rimsky Yuen encouraging extradition compliance
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US revokes Snowden's passport. Wikileaks states they are helping Snowden.
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Hong Kong allows Snowden to fly to Russia. Later claims the US extradition paperwork was insufficient
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National Security Council spokeswoman Caitlin Hayden issues a statement criticizing Hong Kong authorities and the Chinese government
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US Secretary Of State John Kerry calls on Russia to return Snowden