New Zealand court denies Kim Dotcom's bid to avoid U.S. extradition

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A New Zealand court rejected Kim Dotcom's latest attempt to avoid extradition to the U.S. to face charges. Dotcom, founder of the defunct file-sharing site Megaupload, is accused of copyright infringement, money laundering, and racketeering. The court dismissed his claims of political motivation and disproportionate treatment. This decision is part of a 13-year legal battle. Dotcom's extradition was approved by the Justice Minister in August 2024, but he can still appeal to the Court of Appeal.


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