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July 29, 2013

U.S. Tells Russia Snowden Won't Face Execution, Torture 
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The Obama administration has assured Russia that National Security
Agency whistleblower Edward Snowden would not be executed or tortured if
he is sent back to the United States. In a letter to his Russian
counterpart, Attorney General Eric Holder said Snowden does not face the
death penalty and would not even if he is charged with additional
crimes. Holder said his assurances eliminate the grounds for Snowden's
asylum bid in Russia and said the United States is prepared to issue him
a passport valid for returning to the United States.

 

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