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In reply to the discussion: Glenn Greenwald: "Detaining My Partner: A Failed Attempt at Intimidation" [View all]Hissyspit
(45,790 posts)170. "LONDON (Reuters) - British authorities used anti-terrorism powers to detain the partner of a journa
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSBRE97H0DT20130818
"LONDON (Reuters) - British authorities used anti-terrorism powers to detain the partner of a journalist with close links to Edward Snowden, the fugitive former U.S. spy agency contractor, as he passed through London's Heathrow airport on Sunday."
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"A spokesman for the British Metropolitan Police Service confirmed that a 28-year-old male had been detained at Heathrow airport under schedule seven of the 2000 Terrorism Act earlier in the day.
Britain's 'schedule seven' law gives border officials the right to question someone "to determine if that individual is a person concerned in the commission, preparation or execution of acts of terrorism."
"LONDON (Reuters) - British authorities used anti-terrorism powers to detain the partner of a journalist with close links to Edward Snowden, the fugitive former U.S. spy agency contractor, as he passed through London's Heathrow airport on Sunday."
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"A spokesman for the British Metropolitan Police Service confirmed that a 28-year-old male had been detained at Heathrow airport under schedule seven of the 2000 Terrorism Act earlier in the day.
Britain's 'schedule seven' law gives border officials the right to question someone "to determine if that individual is a person concerned in the commission, preparation or execution of acts of terrorism."
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Glenn Greenwald: "Detaining My Partner: A Failed Attempt at Intimidation" [View all]
Hissyspit
Aug 2013
OP
More than intimidation. They confiscated all his research data. That is theft.
geckosfeet
Aug 2013
#8
Intimidation, theft, thuggery. That's the New World Order. Who's next on their list?
chimpymustgo
Aug 2013
#52
Maybe they thought he feared "outing", to the extent he was outed. I, for one, did not know that
silvershadow
Aug 2013
#332
One day you may come to understand why you can't be taken as a serious person
DisgustipatedinCA
Aug 2013
#7
Hint: on EVERY story like this, it is best to not jump into 'See? I told you!' mode.
randome
Aug 2013
#11
Well, now you can go ahead and comment as we have confirmation from several extremely
sabrina 1
Aug 2013
#269
Right, this never happened. To someone's partner who is a Public Figure now thanks to the
sabrina 1
Aug 2013
#107
The U.S. State Dept criticizes China for detaining family members of journalists.
Luminous Animal
Aug 2013
#61
So you doubt this happened as described, but if it did, Greenwald brought it on himself?
deurbano
Aug 2013
#157
You are disingenuous and a poor propagandist,. hold out for the truth as long as you want,.
Civilization2
Aug 2013
#234
I am also a dual (British)-Canadian citizen with relatively little knowledge of the politics
LeftishBrit
Aug 2013
#286
omg. that's true! Russia = GooOOOOOd, Canada = Where Whisp lives! must be baaaaaD.....
Whisp
Aug 2013
#155
Waiting and seeing would be just fine. Obviously, that's not what you chose to do.
DisgustipatedinCA
Aug 2013
#18
"Making my own conclusions" is the direct opposite of "waiting a couple of days"
muriel_volestrangler
Aug 2013
#191
Perhaps I just have more experience and more knowledge of history and can read the early
JDPriestly
Aug 2013
#125
so you think I really really thought that David made chicken noises at the airport...
Whisp
Aug 2013
#132
"Glennie" has real balls, something the POTUS lacks despite having had many opportunities to show
plug3
Aug 2013
#207
Good attempt at creating yet another CT. Any thoughts on game consoles and USB drives?
idwiyo
Aug 2013
#254
why did the poor sot think he'd could just trapse around with stolen government documents?
Whisp
Aug 2013
#255
Why, according to another CT it's because they are plotting to install Libertarian Overlords
idwiyo
Aug 2013
#267
Under Schedule 7 of the Terrorism Act of 2000 officers are permitted to confiscate
Luminous Animal
Aug 2013
#10
When they get it back.. if functional, it will be loaded with spyware and firmware. nt
TheBlackAdder
Aug 2013
#71
All of the electronics are likely tampered with and therefore should be discarded. n/t
NOVA_Dem
Aug 2013
#23
Well, that's his side of things anyway. He's got the articles to back him up.
octoberlib
Aug 2013
#261
I would argue it would be incredibly stupid for any of them to go traipsing around the world
Egnever
Aug 2013
#118
So now Great Britain is an authoritarian puppet government with no regard for human rights
Egnever
Aug 2013
#143
Yep. Pretty much that. Why? Did you fall for the official propaganda of "democracy" etc? n/t
ocpagu
Aug 2013
#154
I certainly don't think we have the most despotic government on the planet or even close...
LeftishBrit
Aug 2013
#290
Oh you did? So why dont you point out to me where it limits itself to detaining terrorists
Egnever
Aug 2013
#122
"LONDON (Reuters) - British authorities used anti-terrorism powers to detain the partner of a journa
Hissyspit
Aug 2013
#170
"We need to have the ability to look at a situation from different points of view"
Egnever
Aug 2013
#150
I agree with you. But what you consider sensationalizing, I consider to be raising awareness.
JDPriestly
Aug 2013
#293
Yup I judge Greenwald to be an attention whore with little interest in the truth.
Egnever
Aug 2013
#126
Your logic needs help. "I think there is plenty of room for actual improvement in oversight of the
rhett o rick
Aug 2013
#303
They're getting desperate trying to silence the whistle blowers. And, way too obvious.
Tierra_y_Libertad
Aug 2013
#46
The last paragraph is absolutely correct. This kind of abuse will only emphasize how dangerous
sabrina 1
Aug 2013
#50
He flew in from Russia with a "laptop, his cellphone, various video game consuls, DVDs, USB sticks,
ucrdem
Aug 2013
#64
In the hands of a trained "suspected terrorist", a DVD can be used to decapitate a victim!
Dragonfli
Aug 2013
#291
So you are maintaining that the UK was justified in detaining Miranda? Or were they
HardTimes99
Aug 2013
#131
Is that 'sounds like in the real world' or 'sounds like in the world ucrdem made up'?
muriel_volestrangler
Aug 2013
#222
Assuming you have some integrity left, you would correct your post from Russia to Berlin.
idwiyo
Aug 2013
#357
1) David is not a journalist,& 2) it's possible/CONCEIVABLE he was a "mule" for stolen security data
UTUSN
Aug 2013
#83
Apparently, Parliament did NOT know the Terrorist Act could be used in that way.
JimDandy
Aug 2013
#307
The police used to say it must only be used for counter-terrorism:
muriel_volestrangler
Aug 2013
#309
They wouldn't do this to a Tea Party type advocating the overthrow of the government by guns.
Spitfire of ATJ
Aug 2013
#111
once a gain the cheerleaders for the authoritarian state are applauding.. surprise, surprise,
Douglas Carpenter
Aug 2013
#130
This is why the govt cannot be trusted with collecting info on innocent persons.
boston bean
Aug 2013
#159
Sounds like either a deliberate provocation by Miranda or he was meeting someone at Heathrow
FarCenter
Aug 2013
#164
If Greenwald or Poitras arrived at Heathrow, they would probably be detained and arrested.
FarCenter
Aug 2013
#213
Since they are American, and received information from an American about the workings of the NSA
muriel_volestrangler
Aug 2013
#215
Greenwald has published information about GCHQ operations, means, and methods
FarCenter
Aug 2013
#221
His partner was acting as a go between and co-conspirator with Greenwald and Poitras.
FarCenter
Aug 2013
#250
Publishing information about GCHQ that is protected by the Official Secrets Act
FarCenter
Aug 2013
#319
They would apply to Mr Greenwald, and to Mr Miranda if he is aiding Mr Greenwald
FarCenter
Aug 2013
#340
Cool Conspiracy Theory! Don't forget to add little green aliens and chemtrails for a good measure!
idwiyo
Aug 2013
#252
And the people here defending this wonder why they are called "Authoritarian Apologists?"
RetroLounge
Aug 2013
#187
CBS News: Partner of Glenn Greenwald, the journalist who broke the NSA leak story, was detained at
Hissyspit
Aug 2013
#220
All that stuff they seized is pricy and so is traveling.... I hope this guy makes a good living...
midnight
Aug 2013
#223
I'm wondering if he had any trouble getting TO Poitras with all those gadgets...
Whisp
Aug 2013
#253
It does exactly that, it shows the corporate-military for what they are, tinny frightened fascists.
Civilization2
Aug 2013
#225
I think so too. That sentence is totally unsourced, just sandwiched in there.
Catherina
Aug 2013
#287
"One U.S. security official told Reuters that one of the main purposes of the British government's
Hissyspit
Aug 2013
#345
Gosh, I'd hate to see you drop your Guardian subscription over this. n/t
DisgustipatedinCA
Aug 2013
#350