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Bladewire · 07-05-2018, 03:13 PM

Kim Dotcom Loses Legal Battle to Avoid US Extradition

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Flamboyant internet entrepreneur Kim Dotcom and three of his former colleagues have lost their battle to avoid extradition to the U.S. to face criminal charges.

New Zealand’s Court of Appeal on Thursday upheld earlier court rulings that found the men were eligible to be handed over to U.S. authorities.

Dotcom’s lawyer Ira Rothken said they were disappointed with the judgment and planned to file an appeal with New Zealand’s Supreme Court.

“As people will know, I am prepared to fight to get justice, whether it is for me or others,” Dotcom said in a statement.

The latest decision comes more than six years after U.S. authorities shut down Dotcom’s file-sharing website Megaupload and filed charges of conspiracy, racketeering and money laundering against the men. If found guilty, they could face decades in prison.

Megaupload was once one of the internet’s most popular sites. U.S. prosecutors say it raked in at least $175 million, mainly from people using it to illegally download songs, television shows and movies.

Dotcom argues that he can’t be held responsible for others who chose to use his site for illegal purposes, and that any case against him should have been heard in civil court. He says he never lived in the U.S. or even visited the country and didn’t have a company there.

Born in Germany as Kim Schmitz, Dotcom founded Megaupload in 2005. At one point he lived in a Hong Kong hotel, before being granted permanent residency in New Zealand in 2010. He was arrested in New Zealand in 2012 during a dramatic police raid on his mansion and incarcerated for a month before being released on bail.

Since then, Dotcom has released a music album, started another internet file-sharing company called Mega and launched a political party, which unsuccessfully contested the nation’s 2014 election.

In addition to Dotcom, who founded Megaupload and was its biggest shareholder, the U.S. is also seeking to extradite former Megaupload officers Mathias Ortmann, Bram van der Kolk and Finn Batato. The indictment was filed in the U.S. District Court in eastern Virginia.

Should the latest decision stand, Justice Minister Andrew Little will have the final say on whether Dotcom is extradited. He told reporters he would wait until Dotcom has exhausted his legal appeals.

“Extradition is a major thing, it’s an incredible erosion of someone’s liberties,” Little said. “So it is right that we take the time and effort for the legal decision to be correct before I, as Minister of Justice, get to make a decision.”

kane · 07-05-2018, 03:19 PM

Good, although at this pace he is going to die of old age before he ever actually sets foot in the US.

$5 submissions · 07-05-2018, 03:24 PM

He DINDU NUFFIN.... except STACK MAD PAPER!

Bladewire · 07-05-2018, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by kane

Good, although at this pace he is going to die of old age before he ever actually sets foot in the US.

Yeah the New Zealand court keeps going round & round & round

BaldBastard · 07-05-2018, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Bladewire

Yeah the New Zealand court keeps going round & round & round

It's debateable if he can be extradited from NZ based on their laws, you need more than one offense unless it's a murder, while in NZ, I don't think he's committed any crimes.

NZ has a history of flipping the finger to the USA.

nothing burgers but 6 degrees of separation, My best friend as a kid, his younger brother was the arresting officer, and mega shared a cell in Auckland prison with my brother.

OneHungLo · 07-05-2018, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Bladewire

Yeah the New Zealand court keeps going round & round & round

They don't call it the "long arm of the law" for nothing. They'll get him

Bladewire · 07-05-2018, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by MrBaldBastard

It's debateable if he can be extradited from NZ based on their laws, you need more than one offense unless it's a murder, while in NZ, I don't think he's committed any crimes.

NZ has a history of flipping the finger to the USA.

nothing burgers but 6 degrees of separation, My best friend as a kid, his younger brother was the arresting officer, and mega shared a cell in Auckland prison with my brother.

Good for them for giving the finger to other countries

KimDotCom should kind of be the exception though he did some pretty awful evil shit. He's a brilliant guy but he did really bad evil shit.

Quick question, why you leave NZ? Too cold? Too small? Another reason? Every New Zealander I've met I really liked and they've all left New Zealand not sure why is it the Mallory's making it too tough for wites?

BaldBastard · 07-05-2018, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Bladewire

Good for them for giving the finger to other countries

KimDotCom should kind of be the exception though he did some pretty awful evil shit. He's a brilliant guy but he did really bad evil shit.

Quick question, why you leave NZ? Too cold? Too small? Another reason? Every New Zealander I've met I really liked and they've all left New Zealand not sure why is it the Mallory's making it too tough for wites?

I left in search of something bigger most Kiwis do its called the Big OE:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overseas_experience

Why I don't go back is more the question and really I cant stand Kiwis now

they have a chip on their shoulder about everybody, no one more than Australians and even more so for Expat Kiwis living in Aus. Once your out of Auckland its a country of small country towns, with small country town issues. And the whole country seems to get some sort of benefit or hand outs from the Government, I'm not a liberal ya know.

Major (Tom) · 07-05-2018, 06:11 PM

I dont like what he’s going through but this fat fuck is a theif.

Bladewire · 07-05-2018, 06:16 PM

↑↑↑ Truth

kane · 07-05-2018, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by DukeSkywalker

I dont like what he’s going through but this fat fuck is a theif.

I don't mind what he is going through at all. The dude is a lifelong criminal. Every business he gets involved with ends with him either in cuffs or fleeing the country. You fuck enough people over enough times and shit catches up to you. He brought all this on himself.

8pt-buck · 07-05-2018, 06:32 PM

I still think this is a very interesting Kim interview.

nikki99 · 07-06-2018, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by kane

Good, although at this pace he is going to die of old age before he ever actually sets foot in the US.

old age or maybe collesterol / heart attack

celandina · 07-06-2018, 07:57 AM

They should throw " the book at him" and all other like him...

07-05-2018, 03:13 PM	#1
Bladewire StraightBro Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Monarch Beach, CA USA Posts: 56,229	Kim Dotcom Loses Legal Battle to Avoid US Extradition Kim Dotcom Loses Legal Battle to Avoid US Extradition WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Flamboyant internet entrepreneur Kim Dotcom and three of his former colleagues have lost their battle to avoid extradition to the U.S. to face criminal charges. New Zealand’s Court of Appeal on Thursday upheld earlier court rulings that found the men were eligible to be handed over to U.S. authorities. Dotcom’s lawyer Ira Rothken said they were disappointed with the judgment and planned to file an appeal with New Zealand’s Supreme Court. “As people will know, I am prepared to fight to get justice, whether it is for me or others,” Dotcom said in a statement. The latest decision comes more than six years after U.S. authorities shut down Dotcom’s file-sharing website Megaupload and filed charges of conspiracy, racketeering and money laundering against the men. If found guilty, they could face decades in prison. Megaupload was once one of the internet’s most popular sites. U.S. prosecutors say it raked in at least $175 million, mainly from people using it to illegally download songs, television shows and movies. Dotcom argues that he can’t be held responsible for others who chose to use his site for illegal purposes, and that any case against him should have been heard in civil court. He says he never lived in the U.S. or even visited the country and didn’t have a company there. Born in Germany as Kim Schmitz, Dotcom founded Megaupload in 2005. At one point he lived in a Hong Kong hotel, before being granted permanent residency in New Zealand in 2010. He was arrested in New Zealand in 2012 during a dramatic police raid on his mansion and incarcerated for a month before being released on bail. Since then, Dotcom has released a music album, started another internet file-sharing company called Mega and launched a political party, which unsuccessfully contested the nation’s 2014 election. In addition to Dotcom, who founded Megaupload and was its biggest shareholder, the U.S. is also seeking to extradite former Megaupload officers Mathias Ortmann, Bram van der Kolk and Finn Batato. The indictment was filed in the U.S. District Court in eastern Virginia. Should the latest decision stand, Justice Minister Andrew Little will have the final say on whether Dotcom is extradited. He told reporters he would wait until Dotcom has exhausted his legal appeals. “Extradition is a major thing, it’s an incredible erosion of someone’s liberties,” Little said. “So it is right that we take the time and effort for the legal decision to be correct before I, as Minister of Justice, get to make a decision.”

07-05-2018, 03:24 PM	#3
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Major (Tom) Noticing Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Null Posts: 29,937	I dont like what he’s going through but this fat fuck is a theif. __________________ My mother said, to get things done You'd better not mess with Major Tom

07-05-2018, 06:16 PM	#10
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07-05-2018, 03:19 PM	#2
kane Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: portland, OR Posts: 20,684	Good, although at this pace he is going to die of old age before he ever actually sets foot in the US.

07-05-2018, 06:32 PM	#12
8pt-buck So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Princeton, New Jersey Posts: 4,011	I still think this is a very interesting Kim interview.

07-06-2018, 07:57 AM	#14
celandina Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 11,408	They should throw " the book at him" and all other like him...