Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom loses latest bid to avoid U.S. extradition
Internet entrepreneur Kim Dotcom has faced copyright infringement, money laundering and racketeering charges in the U.S. for more than a decade.
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Kim Dotcom set to be extradited to U.S. to face Megaupload criminal charges
In response to the decision, Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom tweeted, "Oops. Don't worry I have a plan," and, "I love New Zealand. I'm not leaving."
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Hollywood's Villain: Kim Dotcom
Kim Dotcom is accused of enabling millions to enjoy films and other copyrighted content for next to nothing. He ran a site called "Megaupload" and calls himself a businessman, but U.S. authorities call him a copyright thief. Bob Simon reports.
Kim Dotcom loses latest appeal to avoid extradition to U.S.
The latest decision comes more than six years after U.S. authorities shut down Dotcom's file-sharing website Megaupload
60 Minutes tours the strange, luxurious world of Kim Dotcom, who is stuck in New Zealand under threat of extradition from the United States
60 Minutes tours the strange, luxurious world of Kim Dotcom, who is stuck in New Zealand under threat of extradition from the United States
Judge rules Kim Dotcom can be extradited to U.S.
Dotcom faces criminal coyright charges over his Megaupload website, which some visitors had used to illegally download songs and movies
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Kim Dotcom dreamed of making millions as a kid
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Preview: Hollywood's Villain
Kim Dotcom is accused of enabling millions to enjoy films and other copyrighted content for next to nothing
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