The US is suing Edward Snowden over his new book, claiming he violated nondisclosure agreements

The US government is suing Edward Snowden, alleging that the former NSA contractor's new book violates nondisclosure agreements.

The US says Snowden published the book without submitting it for agencies to review and wants all the proceeds.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against former NSA contractor Edward Snowden, who in 2013 leaked secret documents about US telephone and internet surveillance, saying his new book violates non-disclosure agreements.

The Justice Department said Snowden published his book, “Permanent Record,” without submitting it to intelligence agencies for review, adding that speeches given by Snowden also violated nondisclosure agreements.

The United States is seeking all proceeds earned by Snowden for the book, the Justice Department said.

(Reporting by Makini Brice)