As a Canadian who is seriously concerned about this political issue in your country which affects me, I have to ask, why are you bringing character into this? And also, why does his character matter if the intentions are good?
If he's able to follow this through, it really doesn't matter WHO is bringing the suit to light, but if his motive is weak then I would assume that he may not be as committed to follow-through on this as someone who is doing it from a principled standpoint.
Sounds like a good strategy. What good is it to invest resources chasing an issue that you can't make anyone care about?
Mr. Snowden is getting slammed for only having a GED and for once working as a security guard and now this former prosecutor is getting slammed for his possible missteps.
It's as if it is strategic trolling.