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Megaupload founder's appeal for bail refused

Wellington - Kim Dotcom, the millionaire German founder of the file-sharing Megaupload website, saw his appeal for bail rejected Friday as he awaits an extradition hearing, news reports said.

Dotcom, formerly known as Kim Schmitz, is wanted in the United States for copyright piracy. He was arrested last month at a luxury mansion he was renting north of Auckland.//DPA


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