Goldsmith noted, "I considered all of the information carefully, and have decided that Mr Dotcom should be surrendered to the U.S. to face trial." This remark underscores the significance of the extradition ruling.
The U.S. indictment against Dotcom claimed that Megaupload resulted in $500 million in damages for copyright holders, while generating $175 million from ads and premium subscriptions.
Dotcom's 2012 arrest involved dramatic elements, with reports highlighting how he barricaded himself inside his mansion and threatened police with a sawed-off shotgun.
Prior to his troubles with Megaupload, Dotcom had a history of legal issues, including spending time in jail for hacking and being involved in Germany's largest insider-trading case.
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