Snowden’s alleged contact with an unknown ‘carer’ and a foreign mission during his missing eleven days before Hong Kong arrival

Summary

Snowden’s alleged contact with an unknown ‘carer’ and a foreign mission during his missing eleven days before Hong Kong arrival The passage suggests a possible intermediary (“carer”) who arranged Snowden’s logistics and may have ties to a foreign mission, offering a concrete lead (name of intermediary unknown, dates May 20‑May 31, 2013) for further investigation. It is moderately novel and sensitive, but lacks specific identities or financial details, limiting its immediate impact. Key insights: Snowden allegedly provided classified documents to an unauthorized party, violating his oath.; Snowden communicated with journalist Barton Gellman about coordinating with a foreign mission.; Keith Bradsher, former NYT Hong Kong bureau chief, was contacted to trace Snowden’s whereabouts.