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entertainment7 months ago

Journalist Glenn Greenwald Denounces Sex Tape Leak as Political Attack

Famous journalist Glenn Greenwald denounces the release of private sex tapes on social media, claiming they were leaked by political enemies to advance a political agenda. He states the videos depict consensual behavior and were published without his consent, emphasizing the malicious and criminal nature of the leak. Greenwald receives widespread support from the public, and the incident does not affect his journalistic work.

obituary2 years ago

Brazilian LGBTQ activist and politician David Miranda passes away at 37.

David Miranda, a Brazilian gay rights activist and former lawmaker who assisted his husband, journalist Glenn Greenwald, in disseminating information from classified U.S. documents leaked by whistleblower Edward Snowden, died at the age of 37. Miranda rose to prominence as a groundbreaking gay politician and fierce opponent of the right-wing Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil’s president from 2019 to 2022. He battled a severe gastrointestinal infection for nine months in intensive care before his death.

obituary2 years ago

Brazilian Congressman and Activist David Miranda Passes Away at 37.

David Miranda, a former Brazilian congressman and husband of journalist Glenn Greenwald, has died at the age of 37 after a nine-month-long battle in the ICU with a gastrointestinal infection. Miranda was a strong member of the resistance to the far-right administration of President Jair Bolsonaro and was the first gay man to be elected to the city council in Rio. He was also pivotal in the 2013 Edward Snowden leaks, an effort led by Mr Greenwald. Miranda's life was described as "extraordinary in all ways" by his husband, who said he was "the strongest, most passionate, most compassionate man I’ve known."

obituary2 years ago

Brazilian Politician David Miranda Dies at 37, Confirmed by Glenn Greenwald.

David Miranda, a Brazilian politician and husband of journalist Glenn Greenwald, has died at the age of 37 after a 9-month battle in the ICU. Miranda had represented the state of Rio de Janeiro since 2019 and was the first gay man elected to Rio's City Council and federal Congress at 32. Greenwald paid tribute to his husband's political achievements and his role in the Snowden story. The cause of death was not disclosed. Brazilian President Lula Inácio Lula da Silva tweeted his condolences.