Snowden's asylum options explored for avoiding US extradition
Edward Snowden faces hard choices as he seeks asylum. He could apply in Hong Kong where a British-based justice system may allow appeals against extradition. A ferry to Macau and possible entry via Guangdong could be pursued. Taiwan offers an option without a formal US extradition treaty, though cooperation exists.
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NSA aftershocks spur lawsuits and Snowden manhunt
The leaks trigger a federal lawsuit challenging NSA legality and a Senate push to declassify secret surveillance orders. Booz Allen fired Edward Snowden for ethics violations, detailing his $122,000 salary while he worked at an NSA center near Honolulu. Authorities seek charges for mishandling and disclosing classified information as Snowden remains missing after checking out of a Hong Kong hotel.
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Renegade NSA contractor Snowden had checkered past
Edward Snowden rose from high school dropout to NSA contractor through skillful IT work. He lived in Hawaii at 29 earning about 200000 annually, left Hong Kong after admitting to leaking intelligence, and prompted FBI scrutiny and urgent hearings.
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