Kyle Parker (congressional staffer) explained
Kyle Parker is a US congressional staffer and secondary drafter of the Magnitsky Act.[1] [2] He was the chief of staff of the US Helsinki Commission from December 2017 to February 2019.[3] In July 2018, he was one of 10 US diplomats Russia requested be released into their custody for interrogation, which Parker said he considered an "honor".[4] [5] [1]
Notes and References
- The Man Putin Wants To Interrogate . Weekend Edition . Weekend Edition . Scott Simon . NPR . July 28, 2018.
- News: What's really behind Putin's obsession with the Magnitsky Act . Kara-Murza . Vladimir . July 20, 2018 . The Washington Post . May 17, 2019.
- December 12, 2017. Sens. Wicker, Cardin Name Kyle Parker to Lead U.S. Helsinki Commission Staff. The office of Roger Wicker. Targeted News Service.
- Connect the World . CNN International . July 19, 2018 . 10:00 . 071901cb.k29.
- News: Maine native "honored" that Russia wants to interrogate him . Associated Press State & Local . July 21, 2018.