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• Extradition Denied: A New Zealand High Court ruled against Kim Dotcom, blocking his latest attempt to halt his extradition to the U.S. for trial. The decision follows a lengthy legal struggle over charges stemming from his operation of the file-sharing site Megaupload.
• Legal Challenges: Dotcom argued that the decision to extradite him was politically motivated and claimed he would face disproportionate treatment in the U.S. These arguments were rejected by the judge, who affirmed the legality of the extradition process.
• Health Concerns: Despite Dotcom's serious health issues, including a stroke, the court maintained that these factors did not preclude his deportation. The Minister of Justice had considered his health but ultimately ruled for extradition.
• Background of the Case: The legal saga began with Dotcom's arrest in January 2012 during a dramatic raid, leading to U.S. allegations of running a major copyright infringement operation. The U.S. claims his site generated significant illegal revenue before being shut down.
• Potential Appeal: Dotcom's legal team may challenge the High Court's ruling in the Court of Appeal, with a deadline set for October 8. His lawyer emphasized that they are determined to seek a favorable outcome.

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