One, I didn't "steal" anything. I created a copy.

Two, that "thing" was **evidence of crimes** (our courts agreed: see link).

Three, exposing a crime should not be a crime, regardless of whether those crimes were committed by a Mafia or a State.https://t.co/VnfiKsofHK https://t.co/JCxpmOd6Ye pic.twitter.com/fjQ1VCB4Z1

— Edward Snowden (@Snowden) December 4, 2022