The Guardian newspaper has released video from a new interview with National Security Agency whistleblower Edward Snowden. Snowden describes a culture within the NSA of young male co-workers routinely sharing intimate details they intercept that are not related to investigations — such as nude photographs of people they find attractive. The Guardian asked Snowden whether he was happy in Russia, where he has temporary asylum.
Edward Snowden: “You know, I’m much happier here in Russia than I would be facing an unfair trial in which I can’t even present a public interest defense to a jury of my peers. We’ve asked the government again and again to provide for a fair trial, and they’ve declined. And I feel very fortunate to have received asylum.”