Kim Dotcom Extradited to US for Trial

Kim Dotcom, founder of the file-sharing website Megaupload, is set to be extradited from New Zealand to the United States after a 12-year legal battle. New Zealand's Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith signed the extradition order, citing extensive legal considerations. Dotcom faces charges including racketeering, conspiracy to commit copyright infringement, and money laundering, with U.S. authorities alleging Megaupload caused over $500 million in damages to copyright holders while generating $175 million in revenue. Dotcom criticized New Zealand for being an 'obedient US colony' and vowed to continue fighting the decision, hinting at further legal appeals. The legal battle, which began with a dramatic 2012 raid on Dotcom's Auckland mansion, could still drag on for years due to expected judicial reviews and appeals.