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Just one day after Dutton announced the
September 11 publication of NO EASY DAY, a firsthand account of the SEAL Team
Six mission that killed Osama Bin Laden, and controversy swirled over whether
the book had been properly vetted by government agencies, author "Mark Owen"
was identified by a number of news outlets as Matt Bissonnette, 36, who retired
from the SEALs last summer.
A Dutton spokesperson did not confirm
"Owen"'s real identity, saying in a statement
that "personal security is the sole reason the book is being published
under a pseudonym. "We respectfully request that all news organizations
and all Americans consider these facts when deciding whether to pursue or
publicize his real identity."
Despite the confirmed disclosure of his
real identity, "Owen" is still slated to appear in shadow for a
number of television appearances to promote NO EASY DAY. CBS News' anchor Scott
Pelley told
the AP that "60 Minutes" has interviewed the author and will air
the interview on September 9.
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