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

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A New Zealand court rejected Kim Dotcom's latest attempt to stop his extradition to the U.S. on charges related to Megaupload. The High Court upheld the Justice Minister's decision to surrender the internet entrepreneur for trial on copyright infringement and money laundering charges, continuing a 13-year legal battle. Dotcom's lawyers stated they will continue to fight the deportation, which follows a 2021 Supreme Court ruling allowing his extradition.


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