Wikileaks' Spanish lawyer mulls helping 'IT spy'
Wikileaks' Spanish lawyer mulls helping 'IT spy'
A renowned Spanish former human rights judge said on Monday he wants to take a good look at US intelligence leaker Edward Snowden's case before deciding if he will offer legal advice to the fugitive, who is wanted in the US for espionage.
Baltasar Garzon, who drew international attention for trying to extradite Chile's former dictator Augusto Pinochet, is legal director of anti-secrecy group Wikileaks, which helped organize Snowden's exit from Hong Kong over the weekend.
"I have been contacted on behalf of Mr.Snowden for legal advice. Before making a decision, I have asked to talk to the interested party and for the necessary information to understand the case," Garzon said in a statement.
"Once that is done I will make a decision. As of today I do not represent Mr. Snowden's interests," he added.
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