Maybe. And even if he doesn't have the dirt on various people with power, including a bit lower down the food-chain. The idea that he might gives him an edge in those steak dinners.

It stinks no matter how you look at it. Actual criminal getting rich post crimes while Snowden who let us all know what a crook he is, is stuck in exile.

The rule of law and equality before it needs to be established.

"Bezos Taps Criminal To Strengthen Bid For Government Work"

Is about the kindest possible spin you can put on a headline for this story, right?