PBS NewsHour

Snowden Meets With Human Rights Activists for Russian Asylum

Clip: 07/12/2013 | 3m 3s

Edward Snowden, the man who leaked information about major surveillance programs at the National Security Agency, renewed a request for political asylum in Russia and met with human rights activists and Russian politicians. Ray Suarez reports on the White House's response to the possibility of Snowden staying in Russia.

Aired: 07/12/13

Expired: 12/31/69

Rating: NR

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