High Court rules Kim Dotcom's extradition to the US is legal

Wednesday 10 September 2025 · 6 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 10 Sep 2025, 8:46pm

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The High Court has rejected Kim Dotcom's attempt to block his extradition to the United States. The 51-year-old businessman challenged the Justice Minister's decision through a judicial review. Dotcom had previously argued that the US prosecution was motivated by improper purposes.

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1. Stuff via RNZWed 10 Sep 2025, 8:23pm

   Decision to extradite Kim Dotcom ruled legal by High Court (opens in new tab)

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2. Otago Daily TimesWed 10 Sep 2025, 8:26pm

   Decision to extradite Kim Dotcom ruled legal (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldWed 10 Sep 2025, 8:46pm

   Kim Dotcom loses High Court bid to block extradition to US (opens in new tab)