Kim Dotcom Recovers from Serious Stroke

Kim Dotcom, the internet entrepreneur facing extradition from New Zealand to the U.S. on charges related to his former file-sharing site Megaupload, is currently recovering from a serious stroke. Dotcom's health condition was disclosed via a post on X, where he expressed gratitude for the medical support he is receiving and asked for prayers for him and his family. This health crisis follows a contentious legal battle, as New Zealand's Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith signed an extradition order in August, a decision Dotcom intends to challenge in court. The U.S. government accuses him of significant copyright infringement and money laundering, claiming he caused over $500 million in losses to record companies and film studios. Despite his health challenges, Dotcom remains determined to fight the extradition order, emphasizing his belief that he would not receive a fair trial in the U.S. The legal saga has persisted since his arrest in 2012, and his associates have already faced sentencing in connection with the case.