Kyle Parker (congressional staffer) explained

Kyle Parker
Nationality:American
Known For:Magnitsky Act

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

  1. The Man Putin Wants To Interrogate . Weekend Edition . Weekend Edition . Scott Simon . NPR . July 28, 2018.
  2. News: What's really behind Putin's obsession with the Magnitsky Act . Kara-Murza . Vladimir . July 20, 2018 . The Washington Post . May 17, 2019.
  3. December 12, 2017. Sens. Wicker, Cardin Name Kyle Parker to Lead U.S. Helsinki Commission Staff. The office of Roger Wicker. Targeted News Service.
  4. Connect the World . CNN International . July 19, 2018 . 10:00 . 071901cb.k29.
  5. News: Maine native "honored" that Russia wants to interrogate him . Associated Press State & Local . July 21, 2018.