US Justice Department sues Snowden over new book

File: Edward Snowden's book,"Permanent Record," will go on sale on 17 September.WASHINGTON - The US Justice Department on Tuesday filed a lawsuit against Edward Snowden seeking to prevent the former CIA employee and National Security Agency contractor from profiting from his new book.

In a statement, the Justice Department said it was not trying to block publication but is seeking to recover any book proceeds earned by Snowden, who is facing espionage charges. "The United States' ability to protect sensitive national security information depends on employees' and contractors' compliance with their non-disclosure agreements," Hunt said.

Both the UK and the US? 🤔

Now I have to buy this book In Moscow

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