Kyle Parker (congressional staffer)

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Kyle Parker
NationalityAmerican
Known forMagnitsky 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]

References[edit]

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