Just out from Glenn Greenwald [2], and the Guardian, which both announce the Snowden-connected journalist is leaving the publications to start his own venture. Amusingly, the news of Greenwald's departure was "leaked" before he was fully prepared to announce it. Define irony.
Statement of Glenn Greenwald:
"My partnership with the Guardian has been extremely fruitful and fulfilling: I have high regard for the editors and journalists with whom I worked and am incredibly proud of what we achieved.
"The decision to leave was not an easy one, but I was presented with a once-in-a-career dream journalistic opportunity that no journalist could possibly decline.
"Because this news leaked before we were prepared to announce it, I'm not yet able to provide any details of this momentous new venture, but it will be unveiled very shortly;"
Statement of the Guardian's Jennifer Lindauer:
"Glenn Greenwald is a remarkable journalist and it has been fantastic working with him. Our work together over the last year has demonstrated the crucial role that responsible investigative journalism can play in holding those in power to account. We are of course disappointed by Glenn’s decision to move on, but can appreciate the attraction of the new role he has been offered. We wish him all the best."