Kim Dotcom Extradited to US on Charges

Kim Dotcom, founder of the defunct file-sharing site Megaupload, is facing extradition to the U.S. after New Zealand's Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith signed an extradition order on August 15. Dotcom, who has lived in New Zealand since 2010, is charged with serious offenses including copyright infringement, money laundering, and racketeering, which U.S. authorities claim cost rights holders over $500 million. He has publicly declared his intention to fight the extradition, citing political persecution and claiming he is a victim of illegal government actions. Dotcom's legal team plans to seek a judicial review of the extradition order, highlighting alleged irregularities in his case. Despite the extradition order, Dotcom maintains a defiant stance, stating, 'I love New Zealand. I’m not leaving.' The legal battle, now spanning more than a decade, is expected to continue for years as Dotcom challenges the decision.