The United States Olympic Committee USOC: Edward Snowden

Edward Snowden: USOC spokesman Patrick Sandusky released a statement on Wednesday outlining the committees opposition to any political boycott of the Games. More Related to this Story, according to Globe and Mail. Snowden could leave airport transit zone soon, lawyer says The United States Olympic Committee USOC has rejected a call to boycott the Sochi Winter Olympics if Russia grants asylum to Edward Snowden, saying it was not in the best interests of the country or the athletes. Snowden applies for temporary asylum in Russia (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.