Snowden's father can now visit him in Russia.
“We have visas, we have a date that we are not going to reveal because of all this frenzy,” Lon Snowden told the American television network ABC. According to Lon, the family is also looking for lawyers specializing in espionage charges to defend their son.
From Lusa
Washington – Edward Snowden's father said today (11) that he has obtained a visa to visit his son, who is accused of espionage by the United States and is temporarily exiled in Russia. Lon Snowden said he hopes to make the visit soon, but preferred not to disclose the date.
“We have visas [for Russia], we have a date that we are not going to reveal because of all this frenzy,” Lon Snowden told the American television network ABC. According to Lon, the family is also looking for lawyers specializing in espionage charges to defend their son.
Edward Snowden, a former IT consultant for a company that provided services to the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA), revealed the existence of a communications surveillance program by the U.S. government. Snowden obtained temporary asylum in Russia in early August after spending more than a month in the transit zone of Moscow airport.
Lon Snowden said he hasn't spoken to his son since he left the United States at the end of May. According to him, a Russian lawyer assured him that Edward is safe. "He's exhausted, naturally. He needs time to recover and reflect," said the father, emphasizing that he would like his son to return home with his rights guaranteed.
“The statements made by members of the [American] Congress are irresponsible and contrary to the [United States] judicial system,” criticized Lon Snowden, alleging that these statements disregard the presumption of innocence.