Edward Snowden Agrees To Pay U.S. Government More Than $5 Million

Edward Snowden Agrees To Pay U.S. Government More Than $5 Million

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Edward Snowden, a former CIA contractor, earned over $5 million from his book 'Permanent Record' and speeches. The book was published without government approval, violating agreements with the CIA and NSA. The Justice Department sued Snowden, and a federal judge upheld the lawsuit, but the forfeiture plan is pending. Snowden currently resides in Russia.

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How much did Edward Snowden earn from his book and speeches?

Around $2 million

Less than $1 million

Exactly $3 million

More than $5 million

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What was the main reason for the legal issues Snowden faced with his book?

He used classified information

He did not pay taxes on the earnings

He published it without government approval

He plagiarized content

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Which two agencies did Snowden have agreements with that he violated?

CIA and NSA

NSA and FBI

FBI and CIA

DHS and CIA

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What action did the Justice Department take against Snowden?

Seized his assets

Filed a criminal lawsuit

Took legal action over his book

Requested his extradition

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Where is Edward Snowden currently residing?

United Kingdom

Canada

Russia

United States