Steve Neavling
ticklethewire.com
U.S. federal authorities cannot extradite the founder of the Megaupload online file-sharing site without evidence supporting charges of copyright breaches and internet piracy, a New Zealand court ruled Thursday, Reuters reports.
“Without access to materials relevant to the extradition hearing phase, the person sought will be significantly constrained in his or her ability to participate in the hearing,” Justice Helen Winkelmann said in a written judgment.
The FBI claims Kim Dotcom, founder of Megaupload, netted millions of dollars by copying movies and music without authorization.
Dotcom was arrested by New Zealand authorities at his rented house near Auckland in late January.
